Saint George

Saint George by Carlo Crivelli
Artist
Carlo Crivelli
Date
c.1472
Style
Early renaissance
Genre
Religious painting
Location
Metropolitan Museum of Art (Met)
Carlo Crivelli’s Saint George exemplifies his distinctive Religious painting style during the Early renaissance. Crafted on wood, the work showcases Crivelli’s mastery of tempera to achieve rich color and intricate details. Known for his conservative Late Gothic decorative sensibility, Crivelli’s depiction of Saint George exudes both elegance and spiritual fervor. His regional influences from the Veneto, where he absorbed elements from artists like Mantegna, blend seamlessly with his personal style developed in the March of Ancona. The painting’s vivid symbolism and refined craftsmanship highlight his unique contribution to the tradition of Religious painting.

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