Who painted Saint George and the Dragon?

Saint George and the Dragon was painted by Raphael in 1506.

Where can I see Saint George and the Dragon?

Saint George and the Dragon is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Saint George and the Dragon?

Saint George and the Dragon is associated with High Renaissance.

Can I buy a print of Saint George and the Dragon?

Museum-quality prints of Saint George and the Dragon are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Saint George and the Dragon

Raphael , 1506

Saint George and the Dragon is a chalk drawing by the High Renaissance artist Raphael. It dates from 1506 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:in unknown hand, lower right verso in brown ink: sesant[u] pecodedessego; on former mount: R U from vol 2nd N22

About this work

Overview

This drawing, created around 1506, is a work by Raphael depicting a scene from Christian legend.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows Saint George on horseback, armed with a spear, attacking a dragon that lies on the ground. The saint is dressed in armor, and the dragon's twisted body conveys a sense of agony and resistance.

Technique & Style

Executed in brown ink with white highlights over black chalk, the drawing features incised lines. The contrast between light and dark creates a dynamic, tense atmosphere, characteristic of Renaissance art's emphasis on classical forms and dramatic action.