This is a drawing of a knight battling a dragon. It features an armored knight on a horse raising a sword above his head to strike the dragon below him. The dragon has a snarling expression and is twisted beneath the horse. The horse's mane and tail are swirling, conveying motion, while the dragon's scales are textured. The background shows hills and grassy terrain, with a smaller figure possibly watching from afar. The monochromatic drawing emphasizes line work and shading to depict depth and tension in the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1500
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3243 × 3878 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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