The Statue of St. George, also known as the St. George and the Dragon sculpture, is a famous work of art located in Stockholm, Sweden. The most renowned version of this sculpture is found in Storkyrkan (The Great Church or Stockholm Cathedral), and it is a significant piece of both art and cultural history.

Created by the German sculptor Bernt Notke in the late 15th century, the sculpture commemorates the Battle of Brunkeberg (1471), in which the Swedish regent Sten Sture the Elder led the Swedes to victory against Danish forces. The sculpture symbolizes this victory with St. George, the Christian knight and martyr, depicted triumphing over a dragon—a metaphor for the perceived Danish threat.

The sculpture is a dramatic representation of the legend of St. George slaying the dragon to save a princess, which is a story that has been a popular motif in Christian art and has symbolized good defeating evil. In Notke’s sculpture, the level of detail is remarkable, from the expressions of St. George and the dragon to the intricate armor and the princess who can be seen in the background.

Made of wood, elk horn, and forged iron, the statue is an excellent example of late medieval art and remains an important cultural treasure for Stockholm and Sweden. It has been an inspiration for various other artworks and is a must-see for visitors to Storkyrkan, where it continues to inspire awe with its artistry and historical significance.