Saint George and the Dragon
1500
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1500
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Saint George and the Dragon is a 1500 ink by Master MZ, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows Saint George on horseback, spearing a dragon. The saint wears armor and holds a sword in his right hand, while his horse rears up on its hind legs. In the background, a woman in a long dress stands on a hill, watching the scene unfold. The engraving is done in fine lines, with lots of cross-hatching to create texture and depth. The level of detail in this engraving is impressive, especially considering it was made over 500 years ago. If you're interested in seeing more works like this, check out the Renaissance movement.
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