Shield Depicting Saint George Slaying the Dragon
Summary
Milan
Public domain photograph of Italian artifact, archaeological object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Public domain photograph of Italian art, object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
St. George Conquering the Dragon is a popular subject in Christian art, representing the victory of good over evil. St. George is a Christian martyr who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican Churches. In this scene, St. George is depicted as a brave and fearless warrior who is defeating a dragon, which represents evil.
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Date
1560 - 1569
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Copyright info
Public Domain Dedication (CC0)