St. George the Dragon-Slayer

The latter half of the 15th century

National Art Museum of Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine

The icon depicts one of the miracles of St. George, who rescued the king’s daughter from the dragon sent to the city as a divine retribution for paganism. The story of this miracle was the most favourite and common theme in the Ukrainian icon-painting.

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Title: St. George the Dragon-Slayer
Date Created: The latter half of the 15th century
Physical Dimensions: h 114, w 79, d 2
Type: Icon
Rights: National Art Museum of Ukraine
Medium: Tempera, gilding on gesso-grounded two-piece lime-wood panel

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