Saint George and the Dragon
1600
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1600
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This black-and-white print shows a knight on horseback fighting a giant dragon. The knight’s sword is raised, while the dragon coils around a woman near a rocky shore. Swirling lines fill the background, making the scene look dramatic and chaotic. The artist used sharp contrasts between light and dark to create movement and tension. This style was common in woodcuts, where ink is pressed into carved wood. Next, look up technique: woodcut to see how this print was made.
