The sculpture depicts a figure dressed in armor, engaged in a heroic stance with one knee bent over a dragon-like creature. The figure holds a sword aloft in one hand while standing triumphantly over the dragon with the other hand placed on its hip. The armor worn by the figure features detailed elements such as a breastplate and segmented armor on the arms and legs. The sculpture is crafted from bronze, giving it a metallic sheen and warm brown color. The detailing on the dragon and the warrior’s attire highlight the craftsmanship of the piece. The overall form and posture of the sculpture…
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Saint George and the Dragon

North Italian 15th Century

15th century

Medium
bronze//Light brown patina
Classification
Sculpture
Dimensions
overall (silhouetted contour, height): 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.) gross weight: 105 gr
Culture
North Italian
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CSD
Credit line
Samuel H. Kress Collection
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Teens profiles and older: its subject is for older viewers (war, death, the Passion, drink or the like). How works are placed

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