St George (1543 – 1544) by Tintoretto

St George - Tintoretto - 1543 - 1544

Artwork Information

TitleSt George
ArtistTintoretto
Date1543 - 1544
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions122 x 92 cm
Art MovementMannerism (Late Renaissance)
Current LocationHermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia

About St George

The artwork titled “St George,” created by the artist Tintoretto between 1543 and 1544, is a distinctive religious painting executed with oil on canvas, emblematic of the Mannerism (Late Renaissance) art movement. Measuring 122 x 92 cm, this masterpiece is housed in the Hermitage Museum located in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

The painting vividly illustrates the iconic story of St. George slaying the dragon, a scene infused with dynamic movement and dramatic intensity. St. George astride a rearing white horse is positioned forcefully at the center, driving his lance into the menacing dragon below. The dragon, detailed with serpentine features and claws, writhes in fearsome agony as it succumbs to the attack. In the foreground, the lifeless body of a youth lies sprawled, presumably a victim of the dragon. The background showcases a lush tapestry of foliage, with a fortress-like structure visible on the horizon. To the right, figures draped in richly hued garments, likely witnesses to the heroic act, add further depth and narrative to the composition. The interplay of light and shadow, characteristic of Tintoretto’s style, enhances the painting’s dramatic atmosphere, encapsulating a moment of triumph and divine intervention.

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