George the Victorious, the Holy Martyr
Iconography: George and the Dragon
Date: XVIII century. Late 18th century.
Iconographic school/art center: The Palekh iconographic school
Material: Wood, levkas, tempera
Dimensions: height 31,2 cm, width 26 cm
St. George is shown sitting on a horse piercing the dragon with his lance. On the left is the figure of Princess Elisaba.
Registration number ГМПИ 1668\192. ДИ-80-И. © The State Museum of Palekh Art
Bibliography:
1. Иконопись Палеха из собрания Государственного музея палехского искусства (Palekh Icon Painting. State Museum of Palekh Art ). М., 1994. С. 150. Илл. CI.
General view