The little scene on the base, that shows the exploits of its subject, may be the first example of calculated perspective on a bas-relief and anticipated its artist's work on the font for the Siena Baptistery that he decorated with The Feast of Herod.
It was moved to the tabernacle of the Arte dei Medici e Speziali some 250 years after it was completed, but has now been returned to its rightful place outside to a niche outside of Or San Michele. The little scene on the base, that shows the exploits of its subject, may be the first example of calculated perspective on a bas-relief and anticipated its artist's work on the font for the Siena Baptistery that he decorated with The Feast of Herod. Originally carved for the Armorer's Guild, its subject wears no helmet, is dressed in a cloak gathered over his chest, and holds an enormous shield in front of him. He has an assured and rigid stance and looks ready to rescue the Princess of Cappadocia. For ten points identify this work by Donatello that depicts and is named for a canonized dragon slayer.
It was moved to the tabernacle of the Arte dei Medici e Speziali some 250 years after it was completed, but has now been returned to its rightful place outside to a niche outside of
{St. George}