August Kiss created the statue of St. George as a dragon slayer in 1855, formerly in the large courtyard of the Berlin City Palace, after restoration in 1950 in the Volkspark Friedrichshain, since 1987 in the Nikolaiviertel

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JakobusPilger

September 20, 2021

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Almost nothing reliable is known about the life of Saint George, to whom this monument is dedicated, but his veneration dates back to early Christianity. A martyr identified with George is said to have lived in the third century.
On the other hand, the legend of Saint George as the slayer of the dragon is well known and widespread. He is usually portrayed - as is the case here - as the slayer of the monster. Among other things, he is the patron saint of the English kingdom

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Jule

February 18, 2024

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On the banks of the Spree is the 6 m high group sculpture of "Saint George" on horseback. The creator of this bronze sculpture was August Kiss, who impressively demonstrated his ability to depict animals. The horse rears up high above the defenseless dragon lying on the ground, which is threatened by George's lance. George's calm expression and concentrated movement symbolize the moral role of overcoming passion and wildness, the victory over evil.
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