4.7: Icon of Saint George
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Pippa Couch and Rachel Ropeik provide a description, historical perspective, and analysis of Icon of Saint George (the “Black George”).
The link to this video is provided at the bottom of this page.
Icon of Saint George (the “Black George”), late fourteenth Century, tempera, gesso on linden (?) panel, 77.4 × 57 cm (British Museum, London).
Contributors and Attributions
- Icon of Saint George (the Black George), late 14th Century. Authored by: Smarthistory. art, history, conversation. Located at: https://youtu.be/OdRBzITeIcs. License: All Rights Reserved. License Terms: Standard YouTube License