Saint George and the Dragon 1460 - 1480

Hans Klocker's "Saint George and the Dragon" is a late 15th-century wood sculpture depicting the legendary Christian saint standing in full armor with a spear and a dragon at his feet. The piece is carved in the round, allowing for detailed portrayal of George's armor, which is decorated with gold leaf, and the intricate scales on the dragon. This type of religious art, with its vivid portrayal of Christian narratives, was common in late medieval Europe and served as a devotional object for believers. The sculpture is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.