"Saint George Slaying The Dragon - Polychrome Wood - 17th Century"
Spanish School, early 17th century. Important polychrome and gilt wood sculpture in high relief, in the round, depicting Saint George slaying the dragon.
Very finely crafted and in excellent condition.
Note:
The legend of Saint George and the Dragon tells of a saint who tames and kills a dragon that demands human sacrifices.
The saint thus saves the princess chosen as the next offering.
Dimensions: Height 178cm (excluding base) - Height 218cm
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