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George Thomas Clough

British, 1839 - 1928

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The image depicts a person in full medieval armor standing upright with one hand resting on a long spear or banner pole. The individual's face features distinct facial characteristics, curly hair, and a cap or chainmail coif. Their attire includes detailed armor pieces such as a breastplate, pauldrons, gauntlets, and leg armor. A fallen creature resembling a dragon lies at their feet, and a helmet is seen beside them. In the background, a serene landscape unfolds with distant mountains, calm water surfaces, boats, and a settlement or castle nestled amidst trees. A halo or circular motif hovers behind the person's head.
Albrecht Dürer, Saint George Standing, c. 1502/1503, engraving on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.3495

Saint George Standing

Albrecht Dürer · c. 1502/1503 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.3495