Saint George and the Dragon

Lucas Cranach the Elder

Associated Names
Lucas Cranach the Elder

Artist, German, 1472 - 1553

A drawing of a knight on horseback triumphing over a dragon. The scene shows a heavily armored knight riding a rearing horse, brandishing a sword at a defeated dragon lying on the ground. Beside them, a distressed maiden is present. The background includes gnarled trees with twisted branches, bones, and coats of arms hanging from branches. The drawing is detailed, focusing on line work and shading to depict the tension of the encounter. Below the image is Latin text.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.2857

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 82


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Wikidata ID

Q64960029

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