Saint Sylvester and the Dragon

Artist: Agnolo Gaddi
Artwork: Saint Sylvester and the Dragon
Description: This painting depicts the story of Saint Sylvester and the dragon. According to the legend, Saint Sylvester was a Christian priest who lived in Rome during the 4th century. He was known for his piety and his ability to perform miracles. One day, a dragon came to Rome and began to terrorize the city. The people of Rome were afraid, but Saint Sylvester was not. He went to the dragon’s lair and confronted it. The dragon breathed fire at Saint Sylvester, but he was not harmed. Saint Sylvester then made the sign of the cross, and the dragon was defeated.
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