Dragon
Sculptor: Fanelli, Francesco
Bronze, cast, with dark brown patina, slightly polished. From a group of St George and the Dragon. The beast has short legs, but large wings; the tail is curling to its right. It has four large claw-feet, the right fore-feet being raised. The neck and head are raised and turned to the left, the jaws are opened and a long tongue curls up between the fangs. There is a hook at the end of the snout.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Alfred A. de Pass, in memory of his Crispin, died 1918
Height: 8.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by de Pass, Alfred A.
17th Century#
Circa
1600
CE
-
1700
CE
This bronze could have been made in England during Fanelli's stay in London. Fanelli was appointed Sculptor to Charles I in 1632 and was last recorded in England in 1641. The dragon corresponds to one in a St George and the Dragon recorded in the collection of Charles I at Whitehall in 1640, and still in the Royal Collection at Windsor Castle. Six examples are recorded, see Documentation.
Sculpture
Depth 15.5 cm
Height 8.1 cm
Width 15.6 cm
Plinth
Depth 8 cm
Height 3.4 cm
Width 15.2 cm
Casting# : Bronze, cast, with dark brown patina, slightly polished.
Accession number: M.9-1933
Primary reference Number: 13881
External ID: CAM_CCF_M_9_1933
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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