St. George and the Dragon
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a knight on horseback swinging a sword at a dragon. The knight’s armor is detailed, and his horse rears up dramatically. In the background, a small figure watches from a cliff, while trees and a distant landscape fill the rest of the scene. The text at the bottom says this print copies a painting by Raphael. The artist here, Nicolas de Larmessin, used careful shading to make the action feel real. Look up Larmessin, Nicolas (IV) to see more of his precise, dramatic prints.
