Heilige Joris doodt de draak c. 1506 - 1538

Albrecht Altdorfer's "Heilige Joris doodt de draak" (Saint George slaying the Dragon) is a small woodcut print, created between 1506 and 1538. It depicts a dramatic scene with a knight, Saint George, on horseback, piercing a dragon with a spear. The background shows a distant cityscape and a mountainous landscape, highlighting the contrasting natural and urban elements. Altdorfer's detailed style emphasizes the textures of the figures, the dragon's scales, and the forest foliage. The print showcases Altdorfer's mastery of the woodcut medium, bringing the legendary tale of Saint George to life with a powerful and intricate visual language.