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Saint George and the Dragon

late 1600s
painted and gilded wood
Overall: 100.9 x 75.5 x 29 cm (39 3/4 x 29 3/4 x 11 7/16 in.)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. Millikin 1959.341
Location: 214 Central and Northern European
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Description

Saint George, a Roman soldier martyred for his Christian faith, is best known for slaying a fearsome dragon that terrorized the city of Silene, in Libya. George offered to kill the monster if residents of the city convert to Christianity. Here, George stands triumphantly over the dragon, writhing as it dies. The artist deliberately incorporated features intended to make his figure seem more familiar: the dragon seems more canine than reptilian, while George wears armor from the recent past and bears almost portrait-like facial features.
Saint George and the Dragon

Saint George and the Dragon

late 1600s

South Germany or Austria, late 17th century

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