Saint George Killing the Dragon, This image shows St. George killing the dragon, while a fair maiden looks on. She could be interpreted as a princess he is saving, or as the wife of Diocletian (thus referencing his martyrdom). St. George wears armor, rides a white horse, and has his arm raised as he spears the dragon at his feet. There is a rocky landscape with trees and buildings behind the maiden.
- Contini-Volterra Photographic Archive | Venetian/Venice/Veneto/Veneziana (VENI) | Saint George Killing the Dragon, This image shows St. George killing the dragon, while a fair maiden looks on. She could be interpreted as a princess he is saving, or as the wife of Diocletian (thus referencing his martyrdom). St. George wears armor, rides a white horse, and has his arm raised as he spears the dragon at his feet. There is a rocky landscape with trees and buildings behind the maiden., 1485
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