A MONUMENTAL RUSSIAN ICON OF SAINT GEORGE WITH SCENES FROM HIS LIFE, 18TH CENTURY
a series of twelve scenes from the life of Saint George surround a central image of the saint killing the dragon, the scene depicting St. George the Victorious on a white rampant horse, plunging his spear into the mouth of the prostate dragon, the princess Elisaba of Atalia standing near the castle as her parents and countrymen observe from the roof. Egg tempera, gold leaf and gesso on wood panel. Two insert splints on the back, 102.6 x 84.5 cm (40 5/8 x 33