Paintings of the Louvre, Italian and Spanish (1905)
Mahler, Arthur, 1871-, Blacker, Carlos, Slater, William Albert, 1857-1919 · New York, Doubleday, Page · leaf 150
mains immovable inthe grasp of the dragons tail, the upper part of hisbody is full of movement, and it is this contrast whichgives the composition all its strength. The large Avingsand the white shield lend amplitude to the figure of thearchangel who might otherwise appear too small. Al-though the… … E. Hautecceur, Phot. Salle VI 1503. Saint George. —Raphael. The pendant of the St. Michael is the picture of St.George and the Dragon (No. 1503). Mounted on athick-set charger which then represented the ideal of ahorse, St. George, in bronze armour, is in mortal combat.The attitude is full of…
Musée du Louvre. Département des peintures, des dessins et de la chalcographie · Painting -- Italy History · Painting -- Spain History
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