Saint George slaying the dragon, Bamberg, from the Stiftskirche in Wimpfen am Neckar, c. 1480, limewood, original polychromy - Germanisches Nationalmuseum - Nuremberg, Germany - DSC02932
Summary
Exhibit in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum - Nuremberg, Germany.
St. George Conquering the Dragon is a popular subject in Christian art, representing the victory of good over evil. St. George is a Christian martyr who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican Churches. In this scene, St. George is depicted as a brave and fearless warrior who is defeating a dragon, which represents evil.
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germany
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Date
1400 - 1500
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Germanisches Nationalmuseum Nuremberg Germany
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