St George Battles The Dragon
1606-1608
Peter Paul Rubens brings the ultimate medieval showdown to life with explosive Baroque energy, showing Saint George thrusting his lance into a writhing dragon while his magnificent white horse rears up in triumph. Notice how the princess stands calmly to the left with her little lamb, completely unfazed by the bloody, chaotic monster-slaying happening just feet away. Painted early in his career around 1606, this masterpiece perfectly captures Rubens' signature flair for dramatic movement, muscular figures, and swirling compositions that would soon make him the most sought-after painter in Europe.
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