Saint George and the Dragon
Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701,
- Artist
- Niederländische Grafik 1623–1701
- Type
- Drawing
- Medium
- brush and brown and white gouache
- Dimensions
- 27 × 17.1 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
This is a painting featuring a knight battling a dragon. The artwork depicts a knight on horseback, wielding a lance towards a dragon below. The dragon's body is detailed with scales and wings, giving a sense of movement and tension. Cherubic figures float among clouds above, and a draped figure reaches skyward to the left. The painting is full of energy and drama, with swift lines and swirling forms. It is in the style of Peter Paul Rubens, capturing a moment of action and storytelling.