Uccello's St George and the Dragon

About the Artist

Age:

Born:1397
Died:10th December 1475
Lived for:78 years

Place of Birth:

He was born in Florence a city state in Italy.

Background:

Other famous work:

Battle at San Romano
Funerary Monument to SIr John Hawkwood

About the Painting

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I first noticed about this painting was the dragon because i saw the weird paterns on its wings.
I usually notice the blood dripping out of the dragon's mouth.

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