St Sebald in the Niche

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One of the most famous tales surrounding Saint George, an early Christian martyr, is the story of his having slain a dragon, thus symbolically conquering evil. Here D¨¹rer shows th e fallen dragon at Saint George's feet. The banner the saint holds, displaying a cross within a circle, is the emblem of the Order of Saint George. Emperor Maximilian I, one of D¨¹rer's great patrons, was keenly interested in this royal order, which was founded by his father. Title St. George on Foot Date Created c. 1502¨Cc. 1503 Physical Dimensions Overall 4 7/16 x 2 13/16 in. (11.28 x 7.14 cm) Type Prints Medium Ink on paper Credit Line Dallas Museum of Art, bequest of Calvin J. Holmes Artist Nationality German Artist Albrecht D¨¹rer Show more