Artwork
Dragon
Dragon is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1350 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Dragon' is a depiction of a serpentine creature in motion, rendered in shades of gray against a cloudy background.
Subject & Meaning
The dragon is shown with outstretched claws and twisted body, conveying a sense of dynamic movement. Its scales and wings are detailed, suggesting a blend of realism and stylization.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of shading and texture creates depth and energy, drawing attention to the dragon's pose. The work's style is suggestive of Japanese artistic traditions, which often feature dragons as subjects.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
