Is it just me, or is the Dragon not all that big?
St. George and the Dragon by Raphael.
Finished in 1506.
Image Source: Wikipedia
Seriously, it’s about half the size of St.George’s horse.
Plus, it looks a little bit like a dog. It’s like an angry Rottweiler with scales and wings.
July 15, 2008 at 6:28 am
This is one of my favorite pieces. The dragon is not supposed to be big. I think this painting shows evil in its last stages, in its most cippled nasty form, still trying to overtake good. It is about to be extinguished, and the white horse is the central point of attention in the picture, lifting its head and chest toward the heavens in a leap for freedom. I think its awesome.
July 16, 2008 at 6:24 am
I’m not saying it sucks, mind you. I wouldn’t have put it in my blog if I didn’t like it.
It’s a gorgeous work of art, truly. And I really like your interpretation of its symbols.
But the dragon could have been a tiny bit bigger.