St. George, a Palestinian born around 260 AD, is said to have become a Roman cavalry officer. He is brave and good at fighting, has won many battles, and has made extraordinary achievements. In 303 AD, he was killed while preventing the persecution of Christians. He was only forty-three years old. In 494 AD, he was canonized to Pope Gelasius.
In the early metal coins of the United Kingdom or the British (British Territories), the “St. George Slaying the Dragon” pattern often appeared. This is from the Third Crusade (1189-1192), when the British King Richard I personally led his troops and won a great victory in a battle near the “St. George Slaying the Dragon”. The British army was prestigious. Great earthquake. King Richard I of England believed that it was Saint George who was blessing them. From then on, Saint George was regarded as the patron saint of Britain. In 1277, the United Kingdom designed the “St. George’s Flag” (British Flag) with a red cross on a white background based on the legend of “Dragon’s blood forming a cross” (St. George’s Cross). At the same time, the “St. George’s Cross” was used as the coat of arms of the British army. . Every year on April 23, St. George’s Day (public holiday) is set. Today, “St. George” is still an important part of English culture.
One of our customerc also come from England,his name is with George,and he also think Saint George was the patron saint,so he ordered the bronze Saint George statue from us as garden decoration.
At the begaining,we made the statue depend on the painting,as the process make the 1:1 clay mold.
The Saint George clay mold can modify with all details and confirm with customer,when he is satisfied,then we casting.The final bronze Saint George statue was received,and the customer is very satified with our artwork
St. George wears feathers on his head and wears a battle clothes and rides on a horse without a saddle and stirrups. With a rein in his left hand, the horse’s hooves volley in the air, and the roar of the horse shook the dragon. With the spear in his right hand, the stabbed dragon fell on its back, and the horse’s hoof stepped on the struggling dragon. In the picture, the proportions of people, horses, and dragons are moderate, the layout is reasonable, the carvings are fine, and the relief is clear, which fully expresses the scene of “Saint George slaying the dragon“.
If you also like this design,welcome to contact with us,we had keep the clay mold,so the price is very competitive.