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Stage Set with a Statue Of Saint George Slaying the Dragon

Robert Caney

1584

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Religious

Dominant colour

Stage Set with a Statue Of Saint George Slaying the Dragon is a 1584 ink by Robert Caney, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Robert Caney
When & what style?: 1584 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a stage set with a fancy golden pedestal at the center. On top sits a statue of a man on horseback stabbing a dragon. The background has tall red curtains and two statues of people holding up vases with flowers. The whole scene looks bright and theatrical, with lots of gold, pink, and green details. The artist used watercolor and ink to create this detailed stage design. The colors are layered to make it look rich and three-dimensional. If you like this, check out technique: watercolor, glazing.