Naked Woman and a Dragon
1523
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Allaert Claesz
Allaert Claesz (1508–1560) was a Netherlandish artist, born in Amsterdam.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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Naked Woman and a Dragon is a 1523 by Allaert Claesz, a Renaissance work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a woman lying on a dragon while holding a cross. Behind them is a fancy garden with statues, fountains, and people playing. The scene looks like a mix of nature and architecture, all drawn in black lines. The woman’s calm face and the dragon’s wild form stand out. This kind of picture often tells a story with symbols, not just real life. Look up Renaissance to see how artists used myths and religion in their work.
Allaert Claesz (1508–1560) was a Netherlandish artist, born in Amsterdam.
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