St George is a familiar part of English culture, especially when he is shown in combat with a dragon. He has appeared on currency, such as the coin known as the sovereign, and is frequently depicted on pub signboards and commercial insignia. The story of St George and the dragon has also inspired poets and songwriters, and the way that his image and flag have been used over the years has also led to a variety of artistic commentaries. This section presents some examples of the ways that St George has been invoked by various kinds of artists in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.