Artwork
Naked Woman and a Dragon
Naked Woman and a Dragon is a print by the Renaissance artist Allaert Claesz. It dates from 1523 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Naked Woman and a Dragon is a print created by Allaert Claesz in 1523, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a reclining nude woman grasping a cross as she lies on a dragon, set against a backdrop of an ornate garden with statues, fountains, and figures at leisure, suggesting a symbolic narrative rather than a literal scene.
Technique & Style
Executed in black lines, the image blends natural and architectural elements, characteristic of a style that emphasizes symbolic representation.
Context
The work reflects the Renaissance artistic tradition of drawing upon mythological and religious themes to convey meaning.
Artist & collection
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