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Saint George portable Louvre OA3110
Zusammenfassung
Saint George and the Dragon, Byzantine portable mosaic.
Français : Saint Georges terrassant le Dragon, mosaïque byzantine portative.
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.
Romei means "man from Rome", identifying people who once lived in Rome and now living elsewhere - Eastern Roman Empire with its capital in Constantinople..
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Datum
1300 - 1400
Quelle
Marie-Lan Nguyen (2011)
Copyright-info
public domain
