Artwork

Cadmus Slaying the Dragon

Cadmus Slaying the Dragon, by Unknown, 1624
Cadmus Slaying the Dragon, by Unknown, 1624

Cadmus Slaying the Dragon is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1624 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Cadmus Slaying the Dragon is a painting created around 1624 by an artist known as 747_person. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Cadmus, a mythological figure, in combat with a dragon. The scene is set in a rocky landscape with trees and a cloudy sky, emphasizing the drama of the encounter.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by a realistic style, with detailed textures and muted colors, primarily shades of brown and gray. The attention to detail in the rendering of skin and scales contributes to the overall tension of the scene.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known