The image shows a knight in armor sitting on a fallen tree. The knight is on the right side, looking at a coiled dragon in thick foliage. The background is filled with sloping terrain and dense vegetation, creating a sense of being surrounded by nature. The artwork is detailed with intricate etching of leaves, bark, and dragon scales. The color scheme is monochromatic, using various shades of brown for contrast. In the lower left corner, there are skeleton remains, adding an ominous tone to the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1807
- Medium
- etching and mezzotint
- Dimensions
- 4649 × 3299 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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