Saint George and the Dragon
1632
oil
panel
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
1632
oil
panel
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Dominant colour
Saint George and the Dragon is a 1632 oil by Cesare Rossetti, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of Saint George on horseback, poised to strike a dragon with his spear. The saint is dressed in armor and a flowing cape, while the dragon lies beneath him, its mouth open in a fierce snarl. In the background, a woman in a long dress looks on, set against a backdrop of trees and foliage. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of tension and drama, with the contrast between light and dark drawing the viewer's eye to the central action. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding to the overall sense of energy and movement. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Cesare Rossetti (circa 1565-after 1623). was an Italian painter active in Rome. He was born in Rome, and a follower of Cavalier D'Arpino, whom he assisted in decorating the Lateran Palace. He is mentioned by Giovanni…
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