St. George and the Dragon
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
St. George and the Dragon is a 1850 by George Corbould, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a dramatic scene of St. George battling a dragon. The saint, clad in armor, charges forward on horseback, his lance poised to strike the beast. The dragon, with its scales and wings spread wide, appears to be in mid-air, as if it has just taken flight or is about to land. In the foreground, a woman cowers in fear, while in the background, a castle stands atop a hill. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and tension in the scene, with the contrast between light and dark emphasizing the drama of the moment. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, adding to the overall sense of energy and movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the paintings of Corbould, George.
The print depicts St. George slaying the dragon, based on a composition by Tintoretto, rendered in ink on paper as part of Jones's publication titled 'National Gallery'.
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This early 19th-century printmaker specialized in dramatic scenes from stories and legends.
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