Who created "Saint George and the Dragon"?

Saint George and the Dragon was created by Moritz von Schwind in 1825/1830.

When was "Saint George and the Dragon" created?

This artwork was created 1825/1830.

What medium is "Saint George and the Dragon"?

Saint George and the Dragon is pen and brown ink on wove paper.

Is "Saint George and the Dragon" in the public domain?

Yes, Saint George and the Dragon is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Saint George and the Dragon

Moritz von Schwind

1825/1830

Medium

pen and brown ink on wove paper

Dimensions

overall: 20.3 x 16.6 cm (8 x 6 9/16 in.)

Classification

Drawing

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

Accession Number

1998.22.2

Art Historical Context

In the early 19th century, artist Moritz von Schwind captured the timeless legend of *Saint George and the Dragon* in this intimate drawing from around 1825–1830. A key figure in the Romantic movement, Schwind drew inspiration from medieval tales of chivalry and folklore, infusing his works with a lyrical, narrative charm reminiscent of earlier German masters like Albrecht Dürer. This piece, housed in the National Gallery of Art, depicts the brave saint slaying the fearsome dragon to rescue a princess, embodying the era's fascination with heroic myths amid Europe's post-Napoleonic revival of n...

About the Artist

Moritz von Schwind · 1804–1871

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