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St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
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St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912628 St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, 14th century, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: St. George on horseback slaying the dragon in front of a kneeling princess while a king and queen watch from a castle tower. From a painted wood and leather box in a cabinet of curiosities in Sigmaringen. The lower image shows knightly loyalty sleeping in a flower garden. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by Proebes. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher.); © Florilegius
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This stunning chromolithograph print from 1889 captures the iconic scene of St. George on horseback slaying the dragon, a tale that has been told for centuries. In this 14th-century depiction, we see St. George in full armor, wielding his sword with determination as he vanquishes the fearsome beast before a kneeling princess. The king and queen watch from a castle tower in awe of his bravery.
The intricate details of this artwork are truly mesmerizing - from the elaborate armor worn by St. George to the delicate flowers in the garden where knightly loyalty sleeps peacefully. This piece is part of a collection found in a painted wood and leather box within a cabinet of curiosities in Sigmaringen.
Created by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, a renowned German museum curator and illustrator, this chromolithograph beautifully captures the essence of chivalry and heroism prevalent during medieval times. The vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail bring this ancient legend to life once again.
As you gaze upon this print, you can't help but be transported back in time to an era filled with knights, dragons, and damsels in distress. It serves as a reminder of the power of courage and honor that continues to inspire us today.
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