”SAINT GEORGE AND THE DRAGON” is a Genuine Signed &
Dated Ari Roussimoff Oil on Canvas Painting, measuring a very
large sized 38 x 40 inches. This powerful surrealist-like
canvas was completed in 1985. “SAINT GEORGE AND THE DRAGON”
offers a Mesmerizing Interpretation of the Legend of Saint
George. It also serves as a unique homage to old Russian lore.
The imposing warrior/saint bravely battles against a ferocious
three-headed mythic creature. The dynamic action takes place
in and on a purely spiritual plateau, quite removed from the
Earth and the other planets of the Solar System. Life as we
know it is a strange melange of contradictions, religiosity,
martyrdom, sexuality and intellectual thought. The brave
warrior represents wisdom and knowledge, while the dragon is
ignorance and arrogance. This beautiful painting pays homage
to the traditions of both Medievil Russian Icon painting as
well as to Byzantium. There are many intriguing details to be
found in this exemplary fantastical artwork. The dramatic
image of the dragon is outstanding. The monster practically
springs to life! The warrior is equally dynamic and animated.
Within this canvas one can see the venerable
author/philosopher Leo Tolstoy holding up a large staff
bearing a cross. Three traditional Russian heads, the ancient
"Boyar" with his thick fur hat, the rebellious bald-headed
"Cossack" and the elegent mutton-chop wearing "Czarist
Officer" represent various periods of that vast and mysterious
country. Religion is being represented as a powerful
life-force, always moving and floating through time toward
eternity. A sensuous looking nude girl proudly exposes her
femininity as if to proclaim to the world that female
sexuality is tantamount to the continuing existance of all
mankind. All-powerfull mystical rays of light shine down upon
the planet from Heaven. This work is embedded with the best of
the artist's symbolism. It stemms from his period of Fantasy
and Surrealist-like works. "SAINT GEORGE AND THE DRAGON" is a
Truly Gorgeous Artwork! Great Colour and Incredible
Imagery!
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"SAINT GEORGE AND THE DRAGON"
Oil on Canvas by Ari Roussimoff
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