This is a painting of a knight slaying a dragon. The image depicts a knight in armor with a feathered helmet, wielding a lance while riding on a horse. The knight appears to be engaged in slaying a dragon-like creature beneath him, which is winding on the ground. To the left, a figure is shown in a prayerful posture wearing a crown. In the right background, there is a depiction of a castle. Text surrounds the characters, integrating Latin script into the visual narrative. This is in the style of medieval European religious iconography.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1460/1470
- Medium
- hand-colored woodcut
- Dimensions
- 3153 × 4223 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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