St. George and the Dragon

NameSculpture

Datec. 1985

Place madeDabrowka, Poland, Europe

MediumWood, paint

Dimensions15 1/2 × 12 × 4 3/4 in. (39.3701 × 30.4801 × 12.065 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Grace Loeffler, A.2017.8.16

Object numberA.2017.8.16

Collections

Polish Folk Art

DescriptionSculpture of St. George slaying the dragon all carved out of one piece of wood. St George is seated on his horse, which is rearing up its hind legs, with his spear in the body of the dragon. The dragon is a light gray color, laying on its back and is blowing fire out of its mouth. All of the figures are on the same base painted green to represent grass.