Artwork
Saint Corbian and (possibly) Saint Adalbert (top panel); Saint George and the Dragon (bottom panel) (left wing of an altarpiece, exterior)
Saint Corbian and (possibly) Saint Adalbert (top panel); Saint George and the Dragon (bottom panel) (left wing of an altarpiece, exterior) is a tempera painting by the Northern Renaissance artist Unknown. It dates from 1505 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This diptych painting consists of two panels, likely the exterior left wing of an altarpiece.
About this work
Overview
This diptych painting consists of two panels, likely the exterior left wing of an altarpiece. Executed in tempera, it features two distinct scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The top panel depicts two figures in elaborate attire, possibly saints, while the bottom panel shows a haloed figure on horseback spearing a dragon, a common representation of Saint George.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of tempera achieves a detailed, textured effect. Muted colors, including browns, greens, and golds, dominate the palette, with the top panel set against a dark background and the bottom against a landscape.
Artist & collection
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