Saint George, Sculpture depicts a standing bust of the third century Saint George of Lydda, here depicted as a young man in his military armor. His stance is confident and proud and his shield most readily calls to images of Crusade soldiers. Image provides a detail of George's face in profile.
- Contini-Volterra Photographic Archive | Sculpture (SCUL) | Saint George, Sculpture depicts a standing bust of the third century Saint George of Lydda, here depicted as a young man in his military armor. His stance is confident and proud and his shield most readily calls to images of Crusade soldiers. Image provides a detail of George's face in profile., 1415 - 1417, Photographed in 8608
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