Saint George and the Dragon

About this work

This black-and-white scene shows a knight on horseback stabbing a dragon with a long spear. The dragon is coiled around a woman and a child near a body of water. In the background, a castle sits on a hill, and a crowned figure watches from the right side. The artist used fine lines to create depth and texture, especially in the knight’s armor and the dragon’s scales. This is a classic example of how artists in this time used simple tools to tell dramatic stories. Try looking up engraving to see how this technique works.