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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint George is a 1500 ink by German 15th Century, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a woodcut painting of Saint George, a figure from Christian legend. He is shown standing over a dragon, which lies on the ground beneath him. Saint George is dressed in armor and holds a spear in his right hand, while his left hand grasps a shield. The dragon is depicted with its mouth open, as if it is about to attack. The painting is rendered in muted colors, with shades of brown, green, and red used to create a sense of depth and texture. The overall effect is one of drama and tension, as Saint George prepares to strike down the dragon. For more information on this style of art, look up the Renaissance movement.
This 15th-century German artist carved vivid religious scenes into metal and wood, then hand-painted them in bright, symbolic colors.
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