Saint George 1470

Carlo Crivelli's "Saint George" (1470) is a striking example of the Italian Renaissance artist's distinctive style. This tempera painting depicts the legendary Christian martyr on horseback, spear poised to slay a dragon. Crivelli's use of crisp, detailed lines, vivid colors, and meticulous rendering of textures, particularly in the dragon's scales, creates a captivatingly realistic scene. The painting's composition is balanced and carefully constructed, emphasizing the moment of dramatic confrontation. Now housed at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, "Saint George" is a testament to Crivelli's mastery of the Early Renaissance aesthetic and his unique ability to capture the drama of religious narratives.