San Georges
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Raphael's San Georges into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Raphael's St. George and the Dragon is a sublime masterpiece that encapsulates the High Renaissance's pursuit of harmonious beauty and heroic idealism. Painted around 1506 for Duke Guidobaldo da Montefeltro of Urbino, this dynamic work depicts the Christian knight St. George fearlessly impaling the dragon, while a delicate princess watches prayerfully in the background. The scene bursts with movement - the rearing horse, swirling cape, and twisting dragon create thrilling tension, yet Raphael's impeccable composition balances this energy with classical restraint. Executed during Raphael's Florentine period, the work demonstrates his mastery of Leonardo's sfumato technique paired with Michelangelo's muscular dynamism. Measuring a modest 28.5 x 21.5 cm, this oil-on-panel painting now resides in the National Gallery of Art, Washington. As one of Raphael's most reproduced chivalric images, it profoundly influenced subsequent depictions of the St. George legend, embodying Renaissance ideals of courage, faith, and noble virtue through its poetic visual language.
For interior decoration, St. George and the Dragon makes a striking focal point in traditional or Renaissance-inspired spaces. Its dramatic narrative thrives in wood-paneled studies or formal living rooms flanked by antique furnishings and rich textiles in deep reds or golds that echo the painting's warm palette. Consider pairing it with other Italian Renaissance prints arranged salon-style for an art historical display. The small original size suggests displaying a high-quality reproduction either as an intimate desktop piece or enlarged respectfully on feature walls - but avoid overwhelming spaces below 150 sq ft. Modern interpretations could juxtapose it against contemporary furniture in eclectic offices, letting the timeless heroism contrast with clean lines. Optimal lighting should mimic museum conditions: diffused natural light or directed LED spots at a 30-degree angle to highlight Raphael's nuanced brushwork without glare.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
