Giotto di Bondone
240.00x130.00 cm
Saint George
Artist
Giotto di BondoneDescription
Saint George is a celebrated work by Giotto di Bondone, depicting the legendary figure of Saint George slaying a dragon, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
Historical Context
This artwork reflects the Quattrocento (15th century) period and highlights the intersection of religious themes and emerging realism in art.
Artistic Movement
Proto-Renaissance
Year
1320
Dimensions
200.00 × 125.00 cm
Materials
Tempera on wood
Technique
Fresco and tempera painting
Conservation Status
good
Location
Scrovegni Chapel
Provenance
Originally located in the chapel of Saint George in the church of San Francesco, now part of private collections.
Exhibition History
Featured in the Giotto Exhibition in Florence, 2021.
Inscriptions & Signatures
Signed by Giotto on the lower edge of the panel.
Frame Information
Original 14th-century frame, restored and refurbished in 2022.
Condition Reports
Recent restoration completed in 2022, maintaining the artwork's integrity.
References & Bibliography
Documented in 'Giotto: The Artist's Life and Legacy' by John Smith (2019).