Altarpiece of Saint George
Historical Context
The Altarpiece of Saint George by Miguel Alcañiz the Elder, dated around 1410, is a work of Valencian Gothic painting now in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Alcañiz was a leading painter in the Kingdom of Valencia during the International Gothic period, creating narrative altarpieces that combined decorative splendor with dramatic storytelling. The legend of Saint George slaying the dragon was immensely popular in Mediterranean art.
Technical Analysis
The altarpiece demonstrates Valencian Gothic painting traditions with vivid tempera colors, gold tooling, and energetic narrative composition within the compartmented format of the multi-panel retable.
