{"product_id":"saint-george-and-the-princess-sabra-dante-gabriel-rossetti","title":"Saint George and the Princess Sabra - Dante Gabriel Rossetti","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed watercolour by Dante Gabriel Rossetti depicting the princess Sabra washing the hands of Saint George after his battle with the dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDante Gabriel Rossetti completed this watercolour in 1862, drawing upon the medieval legend of Saint George. The composition depicts the princess Sabra washing the blood of the dragon from the hands of Saint George. The scene is set within a confined, decorative space, typical of Rossetti's interest in the aesthetic qualities of the Middle Ages rather than strict historical accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRossetti employs a flattened perspective, where the figures occupy a shallow plane against a background patterned with stylised trees. The princess, dressed in a green gown adorned with trefoil motifs, kneels before the knight. Her long, flowing hair and the focused nature of her task reflect the artist's fascination with romanticised, courtly themes. Saint George stands tall, his form partially obscured by the ornate, gold-embroidered tabard he wears over his armour. A halo surrounds his head, identifying his saintly status, while a small window in the upper left corner offers a glimpse of a distant, bustling town, providing a contrast to the quiet intimacy of the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe use of watercolour allows for a luminosity that complements the gold leaf and saturated pigments. Rossetti's attention to detail, from the texture of the fabric to the specific rendering of the basin, demonstrates his technical skill. This work was originally commissioned as a design for a stained glass panel, which explains the clear outlines and the compartmentalised arrangement of the figures. It remains a representative example of the Pre-Raphaelite interest in Arthurian and chivalric narratives, prioritising decorative harmony and symbolic colour over realistic spatial depth. The work captures a moment of quiet service, removed from the violence of the dragon-slaying itself, focusing instead on the aftermath and the connection between the two figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-overthrowing-of-the-rusty-knight-arthur-hughes\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Overthrowing of the Rusty Knight by Arthur Hughes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/saint-george-and-the-dragon-the-princess-tied-to-the-tree-edward-burne-jones\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSaint George and the Dragon: The Princess Tied to the Tree by Edward Burne-Jones\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dante-gabriel-rossetti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDante Gabriel Rossetti artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dante Gabriel Rossetti","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59517304209743,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59517304242511,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":59517304275279,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59517304308047,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59517304340815,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59517304373583,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59517304406351,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59517304439119,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59517304471887,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59517304504655,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59517304537423,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59517304570191,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Saint-George-and-the-Princess-Sabra_Poster_CompositorV1_1794710972056.jpg?v=1794710998","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/saint-george-and-the-princess-sabra-dante-gabriel-rossetti","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}