The Circle of the Thieves; Buoso Donati Attacked by the Serpent

William Blake

National Gallery of Art

This drawing portrays an ethereal scene with figures and a mythological creature. It features nude figures in classical poses with a cloaked figure beside them, interacting with a dragon-like creature. The background has stylized clouds and natural forms with fine etched lines. The scene is on a copper plate, giving it a reddish-brown hue.