Pesaro Altarpiece, detail of the predella featuring St. George Fighting the Dragon 1470s
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About Reproduction
Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "Pesaro Altarpiece, detail of the predella featuring St. George Fighting the Dragon 1470s", originally brought to life by the talented Giovanni Bellini. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Giovanni Bellini and his artistic vision.
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Painting Description
The ''Pesaro Altarpiece, detail of the predella featuring St. George Fighting the Dragon'' is a notable work by the Italian Renaissance master Giovanni Bellini, created in the 1470s. This piece is part of the larger altarpiece commissioned for the church of San Francesco in Pesaro, Italy. The predella, a horizontal panel containing small narrative scenes that form the base of an altarpiece, showcases Bellini's skill in depicting religious narratives with a heightened sense of drama and emotion.
The ''St. George Fighting the Dragon'' scene is particularly significant for its dynamic composition and the way it reflects the humanist interests of the Renaissance period. In this work, Bellini illustrates the legend of Saint George, the Christian knight famed for slaying a dragon that terrorized a town and its inhabitants. The saint is depicted in the heat of battle, mounted on a white horse and thrusting his lance into the fearsome dragon. The background typically features a landscape, which would have been rendered with Bellini's characteristic attention to naturalistic detail and atmospheric perspective.
As a part of the Pesaro Altarpiece, this predella detail would have been accompanied by other scenes from the lives of saints and episodes from Christian theology, contributing to the overall devotional function of the altarpiece. Bellini's work is celebrated for its pioneering use of color, light, and landscape to enhance the spiritual and emotional impact of religious art.
The ''Pesaro Altarpiece'' as a whole, and the ''St. George Fighting the Dragon'' detail in particular, are important examples of Giovanni Bellini's contribution to the development of Venetian Renaissance painting. Bellini's influence extended to his contemporaries and future generations of artists, making this work an essential study for understanding the evolution of Renaissance art in Italy. The altarpiece remains a testament to the enduring power of religious art to communicate complex narratives and inspire devotion through visual splendor.
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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
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