The artwork, titled “St. George and the Dragon,” was created by Paolo Uccello between 1458 and 1460. Rendered in oil on canvas, it is a quintessential example of the Early Renaissance art movement. Measuring 52 by 90 cm, this religious painting is currently housed in the Musée Jacquemart-André in Paris, France.
The artwork depicts a dramatic scene from Christian legend, featuring Saint George mounted on a white horse, spear in hand, engaging in battle with a formidable dragon. The landscape is set against an arid backdrop with distinctive geometric patterns on the fields. To the left, a figure in a red robe, perhaps representing a princess, stands in prayer or in gratitude, witnessing the confrontation. The dragon, with its dark green body and wings embellished with circular patterns, emerges from a cavernous rock. The composition and detailed rendering reflect Uccello’s mastery and the early Renaissance fascination with perspective and naturalism.
