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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint George and the Dragon is a 1461 ink by Hugo Van der Goes, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting depicts a scene of Saint George and the Dragon. Saint George is shown riding a horse, wearing armor and holding a sword in his right hand. He is positioned above the dragon, which is depicted as a large, winged creature with sharp teeth and claws. The dragon is shown being speared by Saint George's sword. In the background, a woman is shown standing to the right of the dragon, looking on at the scene. She is dressed in a long robe and appears to be praying or watching the scene unfold. This painting is an example of Renaissance art, characterized by its use of cross-hatching techniques to create depth and texture. For more information on this style, look up the Renaissance movement.
Hugo van der Goes (c. 1430/1440 – 1482) was a Flemish painter who was one of the most significant and original Early Netherlandish painters of the late 15th century. Van der Goes was an important painter of altarpieces…
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