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St George

Unknown authorlate 19th century

Lithuanian Art Fund

Lithuanian Art Fund
Vilnius, Lithuania

St George is the holy martyr, the second patron saint of Lithuania. In the Lithuanian spiritual worldview, he is associated with the revival of nature in spring and he is the guardian of fields and livestock. He is depicted as a knight fighting for Christianity or the defender of innocent people, the defender of a princess against a dragon.

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  • Title: St George
  • Creator: Unknown author
  • Date Created: late 19th century
  • Physical Dimensions: 54 cm
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Medium: Wood carving, polychrome
Lithuanian Art Fund

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