The artwork, titled “Saint George,” is a 1869 oil painting on canvas by Gustave Moreau. This Symbolist piece, measuring 97.15 x 141.5 cm, belongs to the religious painting genre.
In the artwork, Saint George is depicted mounted on a white horse, adorned in dark armor. A sense of determined valor emanates from Saint George as he wields a spear, poised to conquer a serpentine dragon lying wounded at his horse’s feet. The rendered figures are encapsulated within a divine and mystical atmosphere, enhanced by the ethereal presence of a halo around Saint George’s head. In the background, a crowned figure, presumably a noblewoman or saint, watches the scene unfold, shrouded in delicate, flowing garments. The backdrop suggests a rocky terrain under a lightly clouded sky. Moreau’s brushstrokes and use of muted color palettes evoke a sense of otherworldly reverence, characteristic of the Symbolist vision.
