Revealed by Lady Wedgwood A series of explorations into the hidden meanings of five paintings
2: 'St George and the dragon' by Paolo Uccello
The original knight in shining armour rescues the proverbial damsel in distress: but the rocking-horse world of Uccello's St George is not as innocent as it may seem. Its dream-like symbolism points beyond the familiar story to a darker side of the saint's legend. Apparently incongruous details illuminate a journey back through the cave of St George 's pre-Christian personalities leading to some surprising connections, and ending in a timeless zone where the Storm God of Creation must fight a perpetual battle with the Dragon of Chaos.
Designer ROCHELLE SELWYN Photography HENRY FARRAR Music RICHARD ATTREE
Film editor MARTIN CRUMP Producer DICK FOSTER
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