Saint George and the Dragon

15th century

North Italian 15th Century

Associated Names
North Italian 15th Century

Artist

The sculpture depicts a figure dressed in armor, engaged in a heroic stance with one knee bent over a dragon-like creature. The figure holds a sword aloft in one hand while standing triumphantly over the dragon with the other hand placed on its hip. The armor worn by the figure features detailed elements such as a breastplate and segmented armor on the arms and legs. The sculpture is crafted from bronze, giving it a metallic sheen and warm brown color. The detailing on the dragon and the warrior’s attire highlight the craftsmanship of the piece. The overall form and posture of the sculpture present a dynamic impression and its size appears small.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze//Light brown patina

  • Credit Line

    Samuel H. Kress Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall (silhouetted contour, height): 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.) gross weight: 105 gr

  • Accession Number

    1957.14.400

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Arthur, Löbbecke, Braunschweig; (his sale, Munich, 26 November 1908, no. 867). Samuel H. Kress Foundation, New York; gift 1957 to NGA.

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Bibliography

1931

  • Ricci, Seymour de. The Gustave Dreyfus Collection. Reliefs and Plaquettes. Oxford, 1931. vol.II, 276.

1965

  • Pope-Hennessy, John W. Renaissance Bronzes from the Samuel H. Kress Collection: Reliefs, Plaquettes, Statuettes, Utensils and Mortars. London, 1965: no. 366.

Wikidata ID

Q63814816

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