This is an illustration showing figures riding a creature and a group of people engaged in a scene. Two figures are atop a mythical creature resembling a dragon with spiral details. The figures are dressed in flowing garments and appear to be in motion as they ride through clouds. Below them, a group of nude figures are shown in various poses, expressing movement and intensity. The drawing is filled with swirling lines that convey drama and tension.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1821
- Medium
- pen and black ink over graphite on laid paper, fragments of graphite borderlines at top, left, and bottom
- Dimensions
- 3947 × 4987 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original