Albrecht Altdorfer Georg. Image from Zeno.org

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Albrecht Altdorfer Georg. Image from Zeno.org

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Deutsch: Der Hl. Georg tötet den Drachen Technik: Holzschnitt, Maße: 19,6 × 15,1 cm, Sammlung: Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Kupferstich-Kabinett

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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kupferstich kabinett dresden

prints of saint george and the dragon

woodcuts by albrecht altdorfer

woodcuts of saints

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images from zeno org

kupferstich kabinett dresden

prints of saint george and the dragon

woodcuts by albrecht altdorfer

woodcuts of saints