Saint George Standing 1502 - 1503

Albrecht Dürer's "Saint George Standing" is a powerful engraving created between 1502 and 1503. The image depicts Saint George, a patron saint of England, in full armor, standing triumphantly over a slain dragon. Dürer's meticulous detail captures the texture of the armor and the dragon's scales, highlighting the strength of the saint and the ferocity of the defeated beast. This iconic scene symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, a common theme in religious art. "Saint George Standing" is an example of Dürer's masterful use of engraving techniques and his dedication to portraying both beauty and realism in his works. The engraving is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.