Saint George and the Dragon
- Artist
- Luca Signorelli
- Date
- 1495 - 1505
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- Rijksmuseum
"Saint George and the Dragon" is a compelling religious painting from the High renaissance period, often created as a panel work. This Oil painting depicts the legendary saint slaying the dragon, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil rooted in Christian demonology. The scene embodies the era's mastery of realism, dramatic lighting, and composition. Such works often draw inspiration from biblical stories, early Christian writings, and legends, illustrating saintly heroism and divine intervention in the spiritual battle against demons and monsters.
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