George and the Dragon, St.

Iconography:  George and the Dragon

Date: XIX century. Second quarter of the 19th century.

Iconographic school/art center:  The Palekh iconographic school

Material: Wood, levkas, tempera, oil-paint

Dimensions:  height 31 cm, width 27 cm

The icon depicts St. George on a horse slaying the dragon with his lance. At the left is the figure of Queen Elisaba. At the upper right corner is Jesus Christ in the clouds.


Registration number ГМПИ 3126. ДИ-445-И. © The State Museum of Palekh Art

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