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Tod dem Geiz! / Anton Hoffmann, Muenchen 17.
Summary
Print shows Saint George, as a German knight, slaying a dragon.
Alternate title from verso.
Includes text on verso.
No. 13.
Stamped on upper right: F.J.M. Rehse Archiv f. Zeitgeschichte u. Publizistik, München.
St. George Conquering the Dragon is a popular subject in Christian art, representing the victory of good over evil. St. George is a Christian martyr who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican Churches. In this scene, St. George is depicted as a brave and fearless warrior who is defeating a dragon, which represents evil.
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Date
01/01/1917
Contributors
Hoffmann, Anton, artist
Rehse Archiv für Zeitgeschichte und Publizistik, DLC, former owner
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
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