Saint George 1877

Edward Burne-Jones's "Saint George" (1877) is a Pre-Raphaelite painting that depicts the Christian saint, Saint George, in full armor holding a slain dragon on his shield, with his spear leaning against his side. The painting showcases the Pre-Raphaelite style's emphasis on meticulous detail, with the dragon's scales and Saint George's armor being rendered in a highly realistic manner. The composition, with its focus on Saint George and his victory, reinforces the painting's religious themes. The image reflects the 19th century's fascination with medieval subjects and the Pre-Raphaelite Movement's rejection of the Renaissance idealization of beauty and its preference for realism and detail.