Summary

An old stone statue of a warrior on horseback, piercing a dragon was proposed as a “Saint George and the Dragon”. Related historical context of such stone sculptures was exposed. The object was examined in an appropriate laboratory. The material used and the manufacturing technique were discussed. The stylistic features of the object were extensively commented on, as well as the comparative studies with similar objects. All these led to a proposed origin in ducal Normandy (Fr.) carved by settled Normen, and with a proposed dating of end 10^th, beginning 11^th c. A.D.

Keywords : Saint George and the Dragon, Medieval round boss stone sculptures, ducal Normandy

Dr. Nicholas J. Blondeel, Prins Albertlaan 37,201, B-3800 Sint-Truiden, Belgium. All rights reserved.
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