This is a drawing of a figure standing over a creature. The figure is in armor, holding a spear and appears to be in the act of slaying the creature. The creature looks like a dragon, with a scaly body and a tail wrapped around the spear. The composition is framed within a rectangular border. The artwork uses a limited color palette of red, green, and brown. The drawing is stylized with bold outlines and detailed patterns, reminiscent of woodcut illustrations from medieval or early Renaissance art.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1500
- Medium
- woodcut, hand-colored in brown-red, green, and vermilion
- Dimensions
- 2300 × 4595 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
Palette