St. George and the Princess
1438 · Sant'Anastasia (Verona), Verona
A white Gothic city, a horse shown daringly from behind, and two hanged men on a gallows in the corner of the fairy tale.
★ 6.1
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Saint George and the Dragon
1470 · National Gallery, London
The princess has the dragon on a leash made from her own belt, and a spiral storm cloud winds up behind the saint.
★ 6.9