Saint George Liberating the Princess

c. 1508/1509

Lucas van Leyden

Associated Names
Lucas van Leyden

Artist, Netherlandish, 1489/1494 - 1533

This is a illustration of two figures with horses in a forest. One figure on the left wears a flowing garment and a headdress while interacting with another figure dressed as a traveler or soldier. In the background, there is a person on horseback wearing armor and holding a flag or spear. The image is detailed with fine lines, focusing on textures and details like clothing, horse muscles, and tree bark. The background shows rugged terrain, hinting at narrative depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.21.131

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 121, State (b)


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

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-

Wikidata ID

Q65080825

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