St. George Liberating the Princess

work by Lucas van Leyden

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The work "St. George Liberating the Princess" is an engraving by Lucas van Leyden, a Dutch Renaissance artist known for his prints and paintings. The legend of St. George slaying a dragon to save a princess is a popular theme in art, believed to be a Christian adaptation of the Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda. Van Leyden's engraving, created around 1508-1509, is noted for its accurate rendering of space and subtly composed landscape, showcasing his technical skill as a printmaker. St. George is often depicted in knight's armor, symbolizing his heroic deed.12

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Lucas van Leyden
…Susanna and the Elders (1508), St. George Liberating the Princess (c. 1508–09), and his famous series The Circular Passion (1510) are notable for their accurate rendering of space and subtly composed landscapes. In 1510, under the influence of Albrecht Dürer, Lucas produced two masterpieces of engraving, The Milkmaid and Ecce…
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…Susanna and the Elders (1508), St. George Liberating the Princess (c. 1508–09), and his famous series The Circular Passion (1510) are notable for their accurate rendering of space and subtly composed landscapes. In 1510, under the influence of Albrecht Dürer, Lucas produced two masterpieces of engraving, The Milkmaid and Ecce…
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