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Saint George And The Dragon Collection

"Saint George and the Dragon: A Timeless Tale of Heroism and Courage" Throughout history, the legendary tale has captivated audiences across various artistic mediums

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: World War I (1914-1918). German poster inviting people to join the war loan. It was

World War I (1914-1918). German poster inviting people to join the war loan. It was done by Maximilian Lenz (1860-1948)

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: The fight: St George killing the dragon VI, 1866. Artist: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley

The fight: St George killing the dragon VI, 1866. Artist: Burne-Jones, Sir Edward Coley
The fight: St George killing the dragon VI, 1866. Found in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, 12th century. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos

Saint George and the Dragon, 12th century. Artist: Ancient Russian frescos
Saint George and the Dragon, 12th century. Found in the collection of the Saint Georges Church, Staraya Ladoga

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, 16th century. Creator: Russian icon

Saint George and the Dragon, 16th century. Creator: Russian icon
Saint George and the Dragon, 16th century. Private Collection

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George with Scenes from His Life, 1516. Creator: Carpaccio, Vittore (1460-1526)

Saint George with Scenes from His Life, 1516. Creator: Carpaccio, Vittore (1460-1526)
Saint George with Scenes from His Life, 1516. Found in the collection of the Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore, Venezia

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1550. Creator: Orsi, Lelio (1511-1587)

Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1550. Creator: Orsi, Lelio (1511-1587)
Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1550. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Paumgartner altarpiece, side panel: Stephan Paumgartner as Saint George, after 1503

Paumgartner altarpiece, side panel: Stephan Paumgartner as Saint George, after 1503. Found in the Collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George, ca 1462. Creator: Tura, Cosimo (before 1431-1495)

Saint George, ca 1462. Creator: Tura, Cosimo (before 1431-1495)
Saint George, ca 1462. Found in the collection of Fondazione Cini, Venezia

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George III, 1911. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Saint George III, 1911. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Saint George III, 1911. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, Munich

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George I, 1911. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Saint George I, 1911. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Saint George I, 1911. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, Munich

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Polittico Griffoni: Saint George, 1470-1472. Creator: Ercole de Roberti

Polittico Griffoni: Saint George, 1470-1472. Creator: Ercole de Roberti
Polittico Griffoni: Saint George, 1470-1472. Found in the collection of Fondazione Cini, Venezia

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George with Scenes from His Life, 16th century. Creator: Russian icon

Saint George with Scenes from His Life, 16th century. Creator: Russian icon
Saint George with Scenes from His Life, 16th century. Found in the Collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon. Artist: Stelletsky, Dmitri Semyonovich (1875-1947)

Saint George and the Dragon. Artist: Stelletsky, Dmitri Semyonovich (1875-1947)
Saint George and the Dragon. From a private collection

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Rider (Saint George), 1910s. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Rider (Saint George), 1910s. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Rider (Saint George), 1910s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, First Half of 17th century

Saint George and the Dragon, First Half of 17th century. Found in the Collection of State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1560. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)

Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1560. Artist: Vasari, Giorgio (1511-1574)
Saint George and the Dragon, c. 1560. Found in the collection of the Badia delle Sante Flora e Lucilla e una chiesa, Arezzo

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George Killing the Dragon, ca 1460

Saint George Killing the Dragon, ca 1460. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George with scenes from his life, 1806

Saint George with scenes from his life, 1806. Found in the Collection of Ikonengalerie Zoetmulder, Amsterdam

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, Early16th cen

Saint George and the Dragon, Early16th cen. Found in the Collection of Ikonen Museum Recklinghausen

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and Donor (Winged Altar, Left Panel)

Saint George and Donor (Winged Altar, Left Panel). Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Cameo with Saint George

Cameo with Saint George. Found in the Collection of Museum of History and Art, Suzdal

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon. Artist: Anonymous

Saint George and the Dragon. Artist: Anonymous
Saint George and the Dragon. Found in the collection of Ivan Honchar Museum Kiev

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, 1606-1608. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)

Saint George and the Dragon, 1606-1608. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Saint George and the Dragon, 1606-1608. Found in the collection of the Museo del Prado, Madrid

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, Second half of the16th cen Artist: Ancient Russian Art

Saint George and the Dragon, Second half of the16th cen Artist: Ancient Russian Art
Saint George and the Dragon, Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Gallery, Vologda

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George Killing the Dragon, 1434-1435. Artist: Martorell, Bernat, the Elder (1390-1452)

Saint George Killing the Dragon, 1434-1435. Artist: Martorell, Bernat, the Elder (1390-1452)
Saint George Killing the Dragon, 1434-1435. Found in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George with Scenes from His Life. Artist: Russian icon

Saint George with Scenes from His Life. Artist: Russian icon
Saint George with Scenes from His Life. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, ca. 1600. Artist: Russian icon

Saint George and the Dragon, ca. 1600. Artist: Russian icon
Saint George and the Dragon, ca. 1600. From a private collection

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, ca 1555. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)

Saint George and the Dragon, ca 1555. Artist: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Saint George and the Dragon, ca 1555. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, ca 1440-1460. Artist: Akotandos, Angelos (active ca. 1425-1460)

Saint George and the Dragon, ca 1440-1460. Artist: Akotandos, Angelos (active ca. 1425-1460)
Saint George and the Dragon, ca 1440-1460. Found in the collection of the Benaki Museum, Athens

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George, ca 1514. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)

Saint George, ca 1514. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Saint George, ca 1514. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Background imageSaint George And The Dragon Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, 1889-1890. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Saint George and the Dragon, 1889-1890. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Saint George and the Dragon, 1889-1890. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London



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"Saint George and the Dragon: A Timeless Tale of Heroism and Courage" Throughout history, the legendary tale has captivated audiences across various artistic mediums. From ancient frescos to modern masterpieces, this iconic story continues to inspire generations with its themes of bravery and triumph. One notable depiction is "The Fight: St George Killing the Dragon VI, " painted in 1866 by Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones. This stunning artwork showcases the intense battle between Saint George and a fearsome dragon, symbolizing good versus evil. During World War I, a German poster inviting people to join the war loan featured an image inspired by this timeless legend. It served as a powerful reminder that even in times of conflict, individuals can embody Saint George's spirit by fighting for what they believe in. Ancient Russian frescoes from the 12th century also depict scenes from Saint George's heroic quest. These intricate artworks showcase his valiant efforts against formidable adversaries, inspiring viewers with their rich symbolism and religious significance. Giorgio Vasari's painting from around 1560 portrays another interpretation of Saint George slaying the dragon. His meticulous brushstrokes bring this epic encounter to life, emphasizing both Saint George's unwavering determination and his role as a protector against evil forces. Cosimo Tura's portrayal of Saint George from circa 1462 captures his noble demeanor amidst lush landscapes. The artist skillfully conveys not only physical strength but also inner resolve – qualities that make him an enduring symbol of chivalry throughout history. In more recent works like Wassily Vasilyevich Kandinsky's "Saint Georges III" (1911) and "Rider (Saint George)" (1910s), we witness how artists interpret this age-old narrative through abstract forms. Kandinsky infuses vibrant colors and bold shapes into these pieces while still capturing the essence of heroism.