George and the Dragon

Date: XVI century. The second half of the 16th century.

Iconographic school/art center: North of Russia (Obonezhye).

Origin: From the village of Kukasovo (Pirzakovo), Pudozhsky district, the Republic of Karelia.

Material: Wood, tempera

Dimensions: height 73 cm, width 54 cm

St. George the Victorious is portrayed seated on horseback and slaying the dragon.