tempera, board, chalk-gypsum base, silvering; 27 x 22 cm.
Russia, 19th century.
A knight in armor and cloak, on a white steed, hitting a dragon crawling at his feet with a spear. Above his head in the corner on the left - a medallion with Christ. The scene is observed by the rescued Princess Elisabe, daughter of King Selene of Libya. Saint George the Victor ("Pobiedonosiec") - died as a martyr in 303 under Emperor Diocletian. In the tradition of the Eastern Church, he is the most popular of the holy knights (others are Dmitri, Procopius and Theodore).
Brown bordure framed by a red stripe.
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