Saint George and the Dragon
Artist: Raphael Sanzio
Year Composed: 1506
Artistic Movement: Renaissance
Nationality: Italy
Floor Found in Château: Second Floor
Year Composed: 1506
Artistic Movement: Renaissance
Nationality: Italy
Floor Found in Château: Second Floor
About the Artwork
As one of the two versions of Saint George and the Dragon within the Hall of the Art Thieves, Raphael Sanzio's painting shows similar backgrounds and styles to his various paintings of the Virgin Mary. Raphael showcases Saint George, the chivalrous rider galloping into action to slay the dragon. The artist depicts the majestic saint and his white horse in the very front and center of the painting, allowing viewers to fully focus on Saint George as he is slaying the mythical beast.
About the Artist
Raphael Sanzio, who (like Michelangelo) just goes by his first name, was born in the town of Urbino in the central portion on the Italian Peninsula. Although dying young at the age of 37, Raphael managed a rather large and robust artist workshop throughout his adult life. He is known for having a rivalry with Michelangelo, and is known for his serenity and harmony within not only his own character, but also within his works of art. Some of his more famous works include his School of Athens (1509-1511), The Wedding of the Virgin (1504), and his Madonna of the Meadow (1506). No one truly knows what caused his early death, but he is buried within the Pantheon in Rome.
About the Movement
Saint George and the Dragon was composed in the Renaissance Age of art. The Renaissance Age was a time, mostly known throughout Europe, that occurred during the 14th and 17th Centuries (or between the 1300s and 1600s). It lies between the Middle Ages and the Baroque Age. Literally meaning "rebirth", the Renaissance was a rebirth of Classical antiquity, allowing artists, writers, poets, scholars, scientists, and philosophers to study and pay homage to their ancient ancestors. During this time, artists were known for painting and sculpting works of Greco-Roman mythology or narratives from the Bible that showcased both cultural themes as well as themes of Christianity. Some of the most famous Renaissance artists included Michelangelo Buonarroti, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael Sanzio, and Tiziano Vecello (better known as Titian).
Location of Original Work of Art: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., United States of America
As one of the two versions of Saint George and the Dragon within the Hall of the Art Thieves, Raphael Sanzio's painting shows similar backgrounds and styles to his various paintings of the Virgin Mary. Raphael showcases Saint George, the chivalrous rider galloping into action to slay the dragon. The artist depicts the majestic saint and his white horse in the very front and center of the painting, allowing viewers to fully focus on Saint George as he is slaying the mythical beast.
About the Artist
Raphael Sanzio, who (like Michelangelo) just goes by his first name, was born in the town of Urbino in the central portion on the Italian Peninsula. Although dying young at the age of 37, Raphael managed a rather large and robust artist workshop throughout his adult life. He is known for having a rivalry with Michelangelo, and is known for his serenity and harmony within not only his own character, but also within his works of art. Some of his more famous works include his School of Athens (1509-1511), The Wedding of the Virgin (1504), and his Madonna of the Meadow (1506). No one truly knows what caused his early death, but he is buried within the Pantheon in Rome.
About the Movement
Saint George and the Dragon was composed in the Renaissance Age of art. The Renaissance Age was a time, mostly known throughout Europe, that occurred during the 14th and 17th Centuries (or between the 1300s and 1600s). It lies between the Middle Ages and the Baroque Age. Literally meaning "rebirth", the Renaissance was a rebirth of Classical antiquity, allowing artists, writers, poets, scholars, scientists, and philosophers to study and pay homage to their ancient ancestors. During this time, artists were known for painting and sculpting works of Greco-Roman mythology or narratives from the Bible that showcased both cultural themes as well as themes of Christianity. Some of the most famous Renaissance artists included Michelangelo Buonarroti, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael Sanzio, and Tiziano Vecello (better known as Titian).
Location of Original Work of Art: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., United States of America