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St George on Horseback, Slaying the Dragon
chanter Angelos Akotandos1425/1450
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece
St George on Horseback, Slaying the Dragon. Angelos. The icon is signed by the famous Cretan painter Angelos Akotandos, who apparently defined the way this scene is portrayed in Cretan painting. Second quarter of 15th c. 0.408x0.375 m. Acquired with the contribution of the A.G. Leventis Foundation (ΓΕ 28129)
Details
- Title: St George on Horseback, Slaying the Dragon
- Creator: chanter Angelos Akotandos
- Creator Lifespan: 1400/1457
- Date Created: 1425/1450
- Physical Dimensions: w375 x h408 x d26 cm (complete)
- More Info: Benaki Museum - Benaki Museum
- Type: icon
- Rights: Benaki Museum
- External Link: Benaki Museum
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