Antique Greek Religious Icon of Saint George Slaying the Dragon
tempera and gesso on panel
visible image measures approximately: 4 1/2" W x 5" H
frame measures approximately: 12 1/4" W x 12 1/2" H
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About
Of the many miracles worked by St George, the most famous is him slaying the dragon. This became known as the Legend of St George. In fact, the popular icon of him slaying the dragon with a spear portrays this miracle. In the saint’s native city of Beirut were many idol-worshippers. Outside the city, near Mount Lebanon, was a large lake, inhabited by an enormous dragon-like serpent. Coming out of the lake, it consumed people, and there was nothing anyone could do, since the breath from its nostrils poisoned the air. Every day people would cast lots to feed their own children to the dragon. One day, the lot fell to the ruler’s daughter. As she was being led to the lake to be eaten, St George suddenly appeared on his horse. He made the Sign of the Cross and pierced the dragon with his spear and then trampled on it with his horse.
The icon portrays triumph as sin and death are trampled upon.