St George Kills the Dragon by Edward Burne-Jones. A knight in dark plate armor plunges a sword into a fallen dragon while a young woman in white and blue robes prays in the background of a pastoral landscape.

St George Kills the Dragon

Edward Burne-Jones

1866 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic Pre-Raphaelite depiction of the legend of Saint George slaying the dragon to rescue Princess Sabra.

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Where it works

A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Living Room · Library · Study
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Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1866 by Edward Burne-Jones, this work is part of a series illustrating the legend of Saint George. The scene captures the climactic moment of the struggle, characterized by the artist's signature use of rich, glowing tones and meticulous detail in the knight's armor and the surrounding landscape.

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