St Georges Flag Collection

Paddle Steamer Leith 1837
The paddle steamer Leith arriving at Grantham Pier, Edinburgh. Built by R.Menzies & Sons for the General Steam Navigation Co 1837 and used by GSNC for coastal service between Leith and London

Esquimaux Attacking an English Boat from their Cayaks, 1941. Creator: John White
Esquimaux Attacking an English Boat from their Cayaks, 1941. Indigenous people of Canada defending their land against invaders. Attributed to John White, explorer and colonial governor

Front cover of "The Illustrated London News", Vol. 17, July to December, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Front cover of "The "Illustrated London News", Vol. 17, July to December, 1850. The Tower of London, the River Thames, coat of arms of the City of London, crossed mace and sword

The Resurrection, c. 1635. Creator: Bartholomeus Breenbergh
The Resurrection, c. 1635

Page from Recueil des ordres francais et etrangers (coloured engraving)
3058046 Page from Recueil des ordres franAzais et etrangers (coloured engraving) by Biennais, Martin Guillaume (1764-1843); BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Babies in uniforms with St Georges flag (colour photo)
3091290 Babies in uniforms with St Georges flag (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Babies in uniforms with St Georges flag)

Christ in Limbo, c. 1550/1575. Creator: Workshop of Hans Mielich
Christ in Limbo, c. 1550/1575

Portrait of a Man as Saint George, c. 1620s. Creator: Giuseppe Caletti
Portrait of a Man as Saint George, c. 1620s. Attributed to Giuseppe Caletti

Christ Risen from the Tomb, c. 1490. Creator: Ambrogio Bergognone
Christ Risen from the Tomb, c. 1490

Scenes from the Passion of Christ: The Descent into Limbo [right panel], 1380s

Saint Ursula with Two Angels and Donor, c. 1455 / 1460. Creator: Benozzo Gozzoli
Saint Ursula with Two Angels and Donor, c. 1455/1460

Genoa, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

St. Georges Jack, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

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From the Paddle Steamer Leith in 1837 to the vibrant St. George's flags of modern-day Genoa, this iconic emblem of England's patron saint has a rich and varied history. Depicted in artworks like "The Resurrection" by Bartholomeus Breenbergh and "Christ in Limbo" from the workshop of Hans Mielich, St. George's cross has been a symbol of faith and hope for centuries. Children in uniforms proudly bearing the flag, and Giuseppe Caletti's portrait of a man as St. George, further illustrate its significance. The flag's origins can be traced back to the 1300s, as seen in Ambrogio Bergognone's "Christ Risen from the Tomb." In art and history, St. George's flag has been a constant presence, from the scenes of the Passion of Christ to Benozzo Gozzoli's "Saint Ursula with Two Angels and Donor." The flag's enduring appeal is evident in its use on ships, such as the one from Genoa in 1838, and the unique "St. Georges Jack" of the same year. Through art, history, and tradition, the St. George's flag continues to inspire and captivate.