Jason
1740
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1740
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Jason is a 1740 by John Boydell, a Baroque work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a man in armor struggling against a giant snake. The scene looks dramatic, with dark clouds swirling above. The man grips a sword in one hand while trying to push the snake away with the other. The print’s title is *Jason*, which might hint at a mythological story. The artist used strong contrasts between light and shadow to make the action feel intense. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this technique works.
