Famous paintings as seen and described by famous writers (1907)
Singleton, Esther, 1865-1930 · New York : Dodd, Mead · leaf 56
e Portrait of Balthazar Castiglione (1515), theLarge St. Michael., and the Large Holy Family (1518). St. George.—St. George, on horseback, fights with thelegendary dragon. He has already broken his lance againstit, and is about to strike it with his sword. This isquite a small picture, but… … ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON. ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON 35 armed with a sword, against the monster that is pursuinghim, and on which he casts a backward glance of contempt.This figure is one of singular pride and elegance. Theface is almost that of a virgin, Minerva would willinglyrecognize it as her…
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