Saint George Slaying the Dragon [plaster cast]
Kolozsvár, George; Kolozsvár, Martin; unknown (Czech cast maker)
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Alternative Title
Reproduction of St. George Slaying the Dragon
Date
1860-1864Description
Detail, showing the front of the horse; The bronze original was cast by Martin and George of Kolozsvás, and dated 1373. Formerly in a courtyard of the Hradschin Palace, Prague (formerly Bohemia), now in the National Gallery, Prague in the Czech Republic. The fountain spout (a stylized head springing from the base in the front) is a later addition. Source: V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum) [website]; http://www.vam.ac.uk/ (accessed 5/5/2009)
Type of Work
replica; sculpture (visual work)Subject
animals, literary or legendary, saints, horse, spear, winged serpent, armor, Nineteenth century, Renaissance
Rights
Rights Statement
Licensed for educational and research use by the MIT community only