
Saint George and the Dragon
1912
This monumental bronze sculpture depicts the legendary confrontation between Saint George and the Dragon, rendered with dynamic intensity and rich narrative detail. The equestrian warrior, wielding a sword aloft, dominates the composition while trampling the vanquished serpent beneath his steed; attendant figures and demonic creatures swirl around the base in ornate relief. Cast in oxidized bronze that has developed a distinctive green patina, the work exemplifies early twentieth-century public sculpture's grandeur and allegorical ambition. Otto Meyer's version builds upon the celebrated medieval prototype by Bernt Notke, translating the Gothic drama into Modernist sculptural language while maintaining baroque compositional complexity. Positioned prominently in Gamla stan's historic merchant square, the work serves simultaneously as civic monument, religious imagery, and triumphant symbol of good vanquishing evil. Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)
- Medium
- Bronze sculpture
- Spotted At
- Venue · Köpmantorget, Gamla stan
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