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Saint George and the Dragon

Anthonis Sallaert

1624

gouache

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Baroque Religious

Dominant colour

Saint George and the Dragon is a 1624 gouache by Anthonis Sallaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Anthonis Sallaert
When & what style?: 1624 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a knight on horseback fighting a dragon. The knight holds a spear, and the dragon coils around a woman. Clouds and angels float above, watching the scene. The colors are mostly browns and whites, with some dark outlines. The artist used a technique called *gouache*—a mix of water and chalk—to create this sketchy, layered look. It’s not smooth like oil paint but has a soft, almost smudged feel. Next, check out more by Sallaert, Anthonis.