This is a painting of a knight on horseback slaying a dragon. The image shows a medieval knight in intricately dotted armor riding a similarly adorned horse, thrusting a lance into a dragon. The dragon is detailed with scales and is writhing under the horse's hooves. To the left, behind a leafy tree, is a figure adorned with a crown, observing. On the right, two faces peer from a tower, both also crowned. The use of color, including red, green, and yellow, adds vividness to the differentiated elements. The illustration combines elements of storytelling and myth, typical of medieval iconography. This is in the style of Albrecht Dürer, known for his detailed woodcuts and engravings from the Renaissance period.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1470/1480
- Medium
- metalcut, hand-colored in red, green, and yellow
- Dimensions
- 1916 × 2607 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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