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Reggio nell'Emilia
Reggio nell'Emilia (prov.)
Emilia-Romagna

Via Luigi Carlo Farini
(Chiesa di San Giorgio)

San Giorgio

Saint George

(ca. 275/281 - 303)
Roman soldier from Syria Palaestina and a priest in the Guard of Diocletian, one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. He is immortalized in the tale of Saint George and the Dragon. Patron saint of England
(Wikipedia)

artist unknown
1675-78

Description

Relief of St. George slaying the dragon in the richly ormanented baroque portal of St. George's Church.

Sculptor

Unknown artist. Do you know who the sculptor is? please let us know.

Sources & Information

Comune di Reggio Emilia, Chiese, pievi, battisteri.
Wikipedia, Chiesa di San Giorgio (Reggio Emilia).

Locatie (N 44°41'47" - E 10°37'46") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: iter196; Photograph: 14 May 2017
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