Sculptuur van Heilige Joris c. 1880 - 1895

This photograph by Fratelli Alinari captures Donatello's sculpture of Saint George. The resolute figure stands clad in armor, shield in hand, embodying the chivalric ideal of courage and faith. Saint George, the dragon slayer, is a potent symbol. His story echoes tales as old as time, of heroes battling primordial chaos. We see echoes of this motif across cultures, from ancient Mesopotamian myths of Marduk slaying Tiamat to the Greek legend of Perseus confronting Medusa. The dragon, a symbol of evil and chaos, is subdued by George. The image reminds us of our capacity to confront and overcome internal struggles. The echoes of Saint George resonate through time and space. This photograph, a modern echo of Donatello's original, is a reminder of the enduring power of symbols to shape our understanding of the world and our place within it.