Bernardo Martorell
Spanish, c. 1400­1452
Saint George Killing the Dragon
1430/35
Tempera on panel
155.3 x 98 cm
Gift of Mrs. Richard E. Danielson and Mrs. Chauncey McCormick, 1933.786
 
The story of Saint George represents the triumph of good over evil. A terrible dragon terrorized the countryside and demanded human sacrifices. The king’s daughter was to be its next victim. Saint George, a brave knight, killed the dragon and rescued the princess.

The size of the figures relates to their importance in the story. The castle is tiny; the princess is much bigger, and Saint George is the largest. Can you find the princess’s parents?