Saint George Standing

1533

Master H.L.

Associated Names
Master H.L.

Artist, German, active 1516/1530

This is a drawing of a mythical warrior standing in elaborate armor in a fantastical landscape. The warrior wears detailed armor with engravings and a plumed helmet. A bird motif is prominent on the chest plate. In the background are lush foliage and a decorative architectural wall. Below the warrior are serpents and mythical creatures. The image is rendered in a detailed, linear style typical of engravings from the Renaissance period, with cross-hatching and attention to texture and form.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1947.12.33

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 15, State iii


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

Q65081155

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