The artwork, titled “Saint George and the Princess Sabra,” is a watercolor piece created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1862. It is an exemplar of the Romanticism movement and falls under the genre of religious painting. Presently, the artwork is housed at the Tate Modern in London, UK.
The artwork depicts a serene and intimate scene between Saint George and Princess Sabra. Saint George, identifiable by his halo inscribed with his name, stands protectively behind Princess Sabra, who is shown kneeling and kissing his hand in a gesture of gratitude and reverence. The detailed background encompasses a window through which an external scene unfolds, likely depicting the dragon’s defeat, underscoring Saint George’s heroic feat. The meticulousness of the attire, the expressive faces, and the overall ambiance are reflective of Rossetti’s Romantic style, evoking strong emotions and a sense of reverence inspired by the religious context of the scene.
