1551
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Dragon and the Beast is a 1551 ink by Jean Duvet, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving is packed with swirling figures, some standing, some climbing, all tangled together. At the center, a beast with sharp teeth and wings rises from the ground, while a dragon coils around it. Buildings and people fill the background, but everything looks chaotic and layered. The tiny text at the bottom reads *"Hist. Is. Cap. 13. Etig. Apoc."*—likely a Bible reference. The artist used fine lines to build up shadows and depth, making the scene feel busy yet precise. Next, check out engraving to see how artists like Duvet carved these details into metal.
Jean Duvet (1485 – after 1562) was a French Renaissance goldsmith and engraver, now best known for his engravings.
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