Saint George Slaying the Dragon

Albrecht Dürer (mentioned on object), 1504 - 1505

The influence exerted by the emerging Renaissance art affected the depiction of Saint George. If the saint was usually represented as a knight in armour at the end of the 15th century, his costume took on classic Roman features in the 16th century. This is also clear to see in the ceremonial chain: around George’s waist is a classic lappet, or apron.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-1446
  • Dimensionsheight 211 mm x width 143 mm
  • Physical characteristicshoutsnede

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Saint George Slaying the Dragon

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-1446

  • Description

    De Heilige Joris doodt, gezeten op zijn paard, een draak met zijn lans. Links op de achtergrond een jonkvrouw.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 240

  • Catalogue reference

    • Meder 225-b
    • Bartsch 111

Creation

  • Creation

    printmaker: Albrecht Dürer (mentioned on object), Neurenberg

  • Dating

    1504 - 1505

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    houtsnede

  • Dimensions

    height 211 mm x width 143 mm


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