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Saint George Collection (#8)

"Saint George: A Symbol of Courage and Devotion Across Continents" From the ancient rock-cut churches in Lalibela, Ethiopia to the bustling streets of Lisbon, Portugal

Background imageSaint George 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 Collection: Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: lower warriors range conducted by Alexander)

Blessed Be the Host of the King of Heaven (Detail: lower warriors range conducted by Alexander Nevsky and Saint George), 1550s. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageSaint George 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 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 Collection: Saint John Climacus with Saint George and Saint Blaise, Second half of 13th century

Saint John Climacus with Saint George and Saint Blaise, Second half of 13th century. Artist: Russian icon
Saint John Climacus with Saint George and Saint Blaise, Second half of 13th century. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageSaint George Collection: St. George and Plantagenet Earl of Lancaster, c1295, (1903)

St. George and Plantagenet Earl of Lancaster, c1295, (1903). Miniature from a medieval manuscript (Oxford, Bodleian Library, MS Douce 231). From Social England, Volume II, edited by H.D

Background imageSaint George Collection: Sheet of Studies of Horses, a Cat and of St. George and the Dragon, c1480 (1945)

Sheet of Studies of Horses, a Cat and of St. George and the Dragon, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Sheet of Studies of Horses, a Cat and of St. George and the Dragon, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Background imageSaint George Collection: Embroidered front altarpiece of Saint George, from the Palau de la Generalitat, c15th century

Embroidered front altarpiece of Saint George, from the Palau de la Generalitat, c15th century. From Penroses Pictorial Annual, Vol. XIV, edited by William Gamble. [A.W. Penrose & Co

Background imageSaint George Collection: St George and the Dragon, 1901

St George and the Dragon, 1901. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1901

Background imageSaint George Collection: The tomb of St George, Bay of Kesrouan, Syria, 1841. Artist: MJ Starling

The tomb of St George, Bay of Kesrouan, Syria, 1841. Artist: MJ Starling
The tomb of St George, Bay of Kesrouan, Syria, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume III, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co. (London, 1841)

Background imageSaint George Collection: St George and the Dragon, 1930s. Artist: Birket Foster

St George and the Dragon, 1930s. Artist: Birket Foster
St George and the Dragon, 1930s

Background imageSaint George Collection: Cross of St. George, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Cross of St. George, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Cross of St. George, 1862. The prize jewel, or Cross of St. George...represents one of three which will be annually awarded to the three best shots in the contest...at Wimbledon in July

Background imageSaint George Collection: Saint George Dragon Fresco Saint Georges Greek Orthodox Church Madaba Jordan

Saint George Dragon Fresco Saint Georges Greek Orthodox Church Madaba Jordan. Church was created in the late 1800s and houses many famous mosaics

Background imageSaint George Collection: Ethiopia, Gondar, Debre Birhan Selassie Church. Ancient paintings adorn the interior of this

Ethiopia, Gondar, Debre Birhan Selassie Church. Ancient paintings adorn the interior of this famous church

Background imageSaint George Collection: Apparition of Saint George on the Mount of Olives. After Gustave Dore. One of Dores crusade series

Apparition of Saint George on the Mount of Olives. After Gustave Dore. One of Dores crusade series. Here the crusade army is inspired by their vision of Saint George

Background imageSaint George Collection: St. George and the dragon. St. George kills the dragon with his spear

St. George and the dragon. St. George kills the dragon with his spear, thus saving the Kings daughter who was to be sacrificed to the dragon

Background imageSaint George Collection: Portrait George I England King Ireland Under

Portrait George I England King Ireland Under
Portrait of George I of England, Portrait of George I, King of England and Ireland. Under the frame are his coat of arms with his motto in Latin

Background imageSaint George Collection: letter Y Saint George dragon form St. Joris beats

letter Y Saint George dragon form St. Joris beats
The letter Y with Saint George and the dragon, The letter Y, in the form of St. Joris who beats the dragon. The left leg of the letter in the form of St

Background imageSaint George Collection: čov nad Teplou Castle Church Saint George

čov nad Teplou Castle Church Saint George
Be─ìov nad Teplou Castle, Church of Saint George in Be─ìov nad Teplou, Buildings in Be─ìov nad Teplou, 1910, Karlovy Vary Region, Petschau, Petschau von Suden, Czech Republic

Background imageSaint George Collection: Rotterdamse portrait artist Portrait seven officers

Rotterdamse portrait artist Portrait seven officers
Rotterdamse portrait artist, Portrait of seven officers and the worth of the Saint George chairs in Rotterdam, portrait portrait painting painting footage linen oil painting canvas: high 145

Background imageSaint George Collection: Saint George Dragon Lewis Carroll British 1832

Saint George Dragon Lewis Carroll British 1832
Saint George and the Dragon; Lewis Carroll (British, 1832 - 1898); June 26, 1875; Albumen silver print

Background imageSaint George Collection: Saint George Dragon Master Sir John Fastolf French

Saint George Dragon Master Sir John Fastolf French
Saint George and the Dragon; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); or England; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Background imageSaint George Collection: Saint George Dragon Master Guillebert de Mets

Saint George Dragon Master Guillebert de Mets
Saint George and the Dragon; Master of Guillebert de Mets (Flemish, active about 1410 - 1450); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450-1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Background imageSaint George Collection: Initial G Saint George Dragon Master Dresden Prayer

Initial G Saint George Dragon Master Dresden Prayer
Initial G: Saint George and the Dragon; Master of the Dresden Prayer Book or workshop (Flemish, active about 1480 - 1515); Bruges, Belgium; about 1480 - 1485

Background imageSaint George Collection: Charles Bold Presented Saint George Lieven van

Charles Bold Presented Saint George Lieven van
Charles the Bold Presented by Saint George; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493); Ghent (written), Belgium; about 1471; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, silver paint

Background imageSaint George Collection: Swooning Virgin Supported Three Holy Women Three Studies

Swooning Virgin Supported Three Holy Women Three Studies
The Swooning Virgin Supported by Three Holy Women and Three Studies of Men (recto); Saint George and the Dragon (verso); Cesare da Sesto (Italian)

Background imageSaint George Collection: Saint George Arms Speth German Germany 1517 Pot-metal

Saint George Arms Speth German Germany 1517 Pot-metal
Saint George with the Arms of Speth; German; Germany; 1517; Pot-metal, colorless, and flashed glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain; lead came; 54.3 x 46.4 x 1 cm (21 3, 8 x 18 1, 4 x 3, 8 in.)

Background imageSaint George Collection: Saint George Hall Sovereign Throne Andre Adolphe-Eugene

Saint George Hall Sovereign Throne Andre Adolphe-Eugene
Saint Georges Hall (from the Sovereigns Throne); Andre Adolphe-Eugene Disderi (French, 1819 - 1889); London, England, Europe; 1867; Albumen silver print

Background imageSaint George Collection: Saint George Dosso Dossi Giovanni di Niccolo

Saint George Dosso Dossi Giovanni di Niccolo
Saint George; Dosso Dossi (Giovanni di Niccolo de Lutero) (Italian (Ferrarese), about 1490 - 1542); Italy; about 1513 - 1515; Oil on panel; 70.2 × 61 cm (27 5, 8 × 24 in.)

Background imageSaint George Collection: Icon, Late 17th century. Creator: Unknown

Icon, Late 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Distemper on wood diptych composed of St. George and the Dragon on the proper right panel, with an equestrian saint on a white horse spearing a serpent on a background of red seperated by a green

Background imageSaint George Collection: Trade Card for Sir Robert Peake, printer and publsiher, ca. 1635-67. Creator: Anon

Trade Card for Sir Robert Peake, printer and publsiher, ca. 1635-67. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Sir Robert Peake, printer and publsiher, ca. 1635-67

Background imageSaint George Collection: Sunday Mass is celebrated at the rock-hewn church of Bet Giyorgis (St. George)

Sunday Mass is celebrated at the rock-hewn church of Bet Giyorgis (St. George), in Lalibela, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ethiopia, Africa

Background imageSaint George Collection: Portugal, Lisbon

Portugal, Lisbon. The Castelo Sao Jorge in Lisbon with the Rio Tejo in the background

Background imageSaint George Collection: Bloodstone Cameo Saint George 1000-1100 Byzantium

Bloodstone Cameo Saint George 1000-1100 Byzantium
Bloodstone Cameo with Saint George, 1000-1100. Byzantium, Contantinople, Byzantine period, 11th century. Bloodstone; overall: 3.2 x 2.8 x 1.4 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 9/16 in.)

Background imageSaint George Collection: St George and the Dragon, 1505 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer

St George and the Dragon, 1505 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
St George and the Dragon, 1505 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Background imageSaint George Collection: Sketch for the Martyrdom of St George, 1913. Artist: Paolo Veronese

Sketch for the Martyrdom of St George, 1913. Artist: Paolo Veronese
Sketch for the Martyrdom of St George, 1913. A print from The Art of the Great Masters, by Frederic Lees, Sampson Low, Marston and Co, London, 1913

Background imageSaint George 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 Collection: The vision of Saint George. Artist: Mazzucchelli (il Morazzone), Pier Francesco (1573-1626)

The vision of Saint George. Artist: Mazzucchelli (il Morazzone), Pier Francesco (1573-1626)
The vision of Saint George. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageSaint George 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 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 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

Background imageSaint George Collection: Menu of a banquet in honour of the delegation of the French parliament, 1910. Artist: Boris Zvorykin

Menu of a banquet in honour of the delegation of the French parliament, 1910. Artist: Boris Zvorykin
Menu of a banquet in honour of the delegation of the French parliament, 1910. Found in the collection of the State Museum of History, Moscow

Background imageSaint George Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, late 14th century

Saint George and the Dragon, late 14th century. Russian icon, Novgorod School. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg

Background imageSaint George Collection: Saint George and the Dragon, c1506. Artist: Raphael

Saint George and the Dragon, c1506. Artist: Raphael
Saint George and the Dragon, c1506. A Roman soldier of Christian faith, Saint George saved the daughter of a pagan king by subduing a dragon with his lance

Background imageSaint George Collection: St George, c1504-1553. Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder

St George, c1504-1553. Artist: Lucas Cranach the Elder
St George, 1472-1553

Background imageSaint George Collection: The Madonna of Canon van der Paele, 1436. Artist: Jan van Eyck

The Madonna of Canon van der Paele, 1436. Artist: Jan van Eyck
The Madonna of Canon van der Paele, 1436. Canon van der Paele is shown in the choir of the collegiate church of St. Donatian in Bruges

Background imageSaint George Collection: Wall painting of St George, 14th century

Wall painting of St George, 14th century
Wall painting of St George in the south apex of Asindu Church on Cyprus, 14th century

Background imageSaint George Collection: Wall-painting of St George, 3rd century

Wall-painting of St George, 3rd century
Wall-painting of St George (c. 275/281 - 23 April 303) in Asinov church in Cyprus, 3rd century




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"Saint George: A Symbol of Courage and Devotion Across Continents" From the ancient rock-cut churches in Lalibela, Ethiopia to the bustling streets of Lisbon, Portugal, it has left an indelible mark on cultures around the world. In Lalibela, Africa's Jerusalem, stands St. Giorgis (St. George's) rock-cut church - a testament to the architectural brilliance and religious fervor of its creators. Carved out of solid volcanic stone in the 12th century, this sacred site continues to inspire awe and reverence. Across Europe, Saint George's influence is equally profound. In Lisbon, his image adorns countless buildings as a symbol of bravery and chivalry. His legacy extends beyond architecture; Robert Baden-Powell even designed a Scouts Enrolment Card featuring St. George himself. Artists throughout history have sought inspiration from this legendary figure too. Dante Gabriel Rossetti depicted The Wedding of St George and Princess Sabra in 1857 with ethereal beauty that captivates viewers even today. Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones' masterpiece portrays the epic battle between St. George and the dragon with breathtaking detail. Even Leonardo da Vinci was inspired by this iconic tale when he created his own rendition titled "St. George and the Dragon" in c1506 - showcasing his unparalleled artistic talent. The impact stretches far beyond art; during World War I, German posters called upon citizens to join their war loan campaign under his banner - highlighting his enduring symbolism as a warrior against evil forces. Not only does Saint George hold significance across continents but also within different faiths; ancient Russian frescoes depict him triumphantly slaying dragons while Antonio Pisanello showcases him alongside Saints Anthony Abbot and Mary in an exquisite painting dating back to c1440. Whether it be through stunning architecture or captivating artwork, Saint George remains an emblematic figure, embodying courage, devotion, and the triumph of good over evil.