Russian Coat of Arms 1856, Russian Empire
Summary
Русский: Малый герб при Александре II. C 8 декабря 1856 по 22 февраля 1883 г.
St. George Conquering the Dragon is a popular subject in Christian art, representing the victory of good over evil. St. George is a Christian martyr who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican Churches. In this scene, St. George is depicted as a brave and fearless warrior who is defeating a dragon, which represents evil.
AI Findings
Russian Coat of Arms (1856)
Saint Petersburg, Russia
The image depicts the Russian coat of arms as it appeared in 1856.
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Date
1856
Source
Wikimedia Commons
Copyright info
public domain
