St George and the DragonEgid Quirin Asam · 1721
1721
Benedictine Abbey
Egid Quirin Asam (1692 – 1750)
Egid Quirin Asam (1692-1750) was a key figure of the Late Baroque & Rococo periods. This German sculptor, architect & painter—often with brother Cosmas Damian—created dramatic church interiors filled with illusionistic stucco and religious fervor.
Benedictine Abbey (Weltenburg am Inn, Germany)
Discover Weltenburg Abbey in Germany, a historic Benedictine monastery renowned for Baroque art by the Asam brothers, a famous monastery brewery, and exhibits on fossils, Bavarian culture, and the Danube ecosystem. Open Mar-Nov.
About this artwork
- Title: St George and the Dragon
- Artist: Egid Quirin Asam
- Year: 1721
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Benedictine Abbey
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Espresso
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
Questions & Answers
What was Egid Quirin Asam's age when "St George and the Dragon" was created?
When "St George and the Dragon" was created in 1721, Egid Quirin Asam - born in 1692 - was 29 years old.
Is "St George and the Dragon" by Egid Quirin Asam a portrait, landscape or square composition?
The format of "St George and the Dragon" is portrait. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.
Are the colors of "St George and the Dragon" by Egid Quirin Asam saturated or muted?
The colors of "St George and the Dragon" by Egid Quirin Asam have a muted saturation. Saturation describes how vivid or muted the colors are.
What is the dominant hue of "St George and the Dragon" by Egid Quirin Asam?
"St George and the Dragon" leans toward an amber to saffron tone.
Is "St George and the Dragon" by Egid Quirin Asam a light or a dark artwork?
"St George and the Dragon" is deep_shadow overall, and its luminance is dark.
Who is the artist behind "St George and the Dragon"?
"St George and the Dragon" was created by Egid Quirin Asam. The information on this page describes Egid Quirin Asam's original work.
When was "St George and the Dragon" made?
"St George and the Dragon" dates from 1721. The date places the work within Egid Quirin Asam's career and its era.