The motifs of the tale are drawn from a common well of dragon lore, and most likely built on George’s equestrian and military patronages to show him conquering evil in a tangible and vivid form.

The present lot, from Andy Warhol's 1984 series Details of Renaissance Paintings, is based on the 15th century painting by Paolo Uccello depicting Saint George slaying a dragon. By cropping the ...

St. George may be among Christianity’s most famous and beloved saints, immortalized through the famous legend of St. George and the Dragon — a tale thoroughly medieval in character in which a ...

St. George may be among Christianity’s most famous and beloved saints, immortalized through the famous legend of St. George and the Dragon — a tale thoroughly medieval in character, in which a ...

Famous Painters as a Noted Model Knew Them; Antonio Corsi, Who Has Posed for Alma-Tadema, Burne-Jones, Leighton, Millais, and Sargent, Relates Some Personal Experiences with These Eminent Artists.

SAINT George’s Day is a day of celebration across England, as people celebrate the history of the country. Normally celebrated on 23rd April each year, the date has been moved in 2025 for a v… ...

A 16th century painting depicting St. George slaying the dragon was discovering during a church restoration in Naples, Italy.

St George and the dragon have resumed their eternal struggle - on top of a Cornish post box. The yarn creation is the latest piece of wool art to go on show in Carnon Downs, Cornwall.

The famous story of St George and the Dragon is thought to have begun in the 11th century. The tale tells of a vicious dragon that was causing problems in the city of Silene in Libya.

Phoenix’s George & Dragon's beloved St. George’s Day fest returns Saturday after a 15-year hiatus with 10 bands, cheap beer and a “proper party” vibe.