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St George and Dead Soldier
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PAINTING TO BE DISPLAYED AT ST GEORGE’S CHAPEL 3-15 NOVEMBER
A new painting entitled St George and Dead Soldier by the highly regarded artist Scott Norwood Witts will be on display in St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle from Monday 3rd to Saturday 15th November; the fortnight surrounding Remembrance Sunday. Scott Norwood Witts, who has also painted altar pieces for Dover Castle and the Garrison Church at British Army HQ Aldershot, has described the picture as follows: “The painting St George and Dead Soldier has been inspired by British Forces overseas and the historical misrepresentation of St George. As patron of soldiers and England, he is representative of both the military and the English people. This intimate portrait shows St George battle weary and at odds with his traditional image, revealing the historical, factual man, a high ranking establishment soldier whose Christian faith inspired him to put down his weapons and personally confront the Emperor Diocletian over his persecution of the Christian minority. Unlike the St George of popular myth, the historical St George sought peaceable negotiation to overcome oppressive forces and he put down his arms. This is the crux of St George and Dead Soldier.” The Chapel is open to the public Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm, Windsor Castle admission charges apply. The Chapel is open only to those attending services on 9 and 11 November. Advantage card holders gain free access during Castle opening hours. |
