Roundel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Roundel by Albrecht Dürer. Black and white image of a round decorative plate or medallion. The medallion has a thick black border. The outer edge has a mosaic pattern with small flowers and geometric shapes. Inside the outer border, a large dragon design dominates the plate. The dragon faces forward with a large head, wide eyes, and an open mouth showing teeth. The dragon's body curves around the plate in a symmetrical pattern. The dragon's design includes swirling smoke or flames around it. Geometric patterns and shapes are underneath and around the dragon. The background of the image is light gray.