Not currently on display at the V&A

St George and the Dragon

Relief
late 15th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This is a portion from a painted oak retable, carved with St. George and the Dragon in a rocky landscape, with city walls, a church, a windmill, and other buildings in the background.


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleSt George and the Dragon
Materials and techniques
Painted oak
Brief description
Relief, St. George and dragon, carved, painted.
Physical description
Portion of a painted oak retable, carved with St. George and the Dragon in a rocky landscape, with city walls, a church, a windmill, and other buildings in the background.
Dimensions
  • Height: 24in
  • Width: 17.5in
Object history
Bought for £40.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This is a portion from a painted oak retable, carved with St. George and the Dragon in a rocky landscape, with city walls, a church, a windmill, and other buildings in the background.
Bibliographic reference
List of Objects in the Art Division South Kensington Museum acquired during the Year 1895. Arranged according to the dates of acquisition, with appendix and indices. London: Her Majesty's Sationary Office. Wyman and Sons. 1897. pp.125
Collection
Accession number
845-1895

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Record createdJanuary 26, 2009
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