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Saint George and the Dragon by Hans von Kulmbach

Saint George and the Dragon

Hans von Kulmbach·1510

Historical Context

Hans von Kulmbach, one of Dürer's most talented pupils active in Nuremberg, created this devotional saint image around 1510. The work reflects the artistic conventions and devotional culture of the High Renaissance period, when religious painting served both public worship and private contemplation across Europe. Now held at Wallraf–Richartz Museum, it demonstrates the artist's contribution to the rich visual culture of the early sixteenth century.

Technical Analysis

The panel shows the precise draftsmanship and rich color characteristic of German Renaissance painting, with the detailed rendering and clear compositional structure typical of the artist's workshop production.

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Wallraf–Richartz Museum

Cologne, Germany

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Quick Facts

Medium
Tempera on panel
Dimensions
56.7 × 43 cm
Era
High Renaissance
Style
Northern Renaissance
Genre
Religious
Location
Wallraf–Richartz Museum, Cologne
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