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Saint George Slaying the Dragon

Lucas Cranach (German, 1472–1553)

Saint George Slaying the Dragon

Lucas Cranach (German, 1472–1553)
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Period

Renaissance

Theme

Portrait

Medium

woodcut

Current Location

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland

The Story

Saint George Slaying the Dragon by Lucas Cranach (German, 1472–1553).

“A silence so complete it becomes its own witness.”

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A restrained palette and sculptural lighting create a solemn geometry. The wooden crate and letter anchor the narrative with journalistic precision.