1664
ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Jason and the Dragon is a 1664 ink by Salvator Rosa, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In this dramatic scene, a man is shown wrestling a dragon, his sword raised high as the dragon's jaws snap shut just inches from his face. The man's clothing is torn and his hair is wild, while the dragon's scales glisten in the light. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and foliage, with the dragon's tail curled around a tree trunk. The overall mood is one of intense struggle and danger. This etching by Salvator Rosa is a classic example of Baroque art, with its dramatic lighting and intense emotions. For more works in this style, explore the Baroque movement.
Salvator Rosa (1615 – 15 March 1673) is best known today as an Italian Baroque painter, whose romanticised landscapes and history paintings, often set in dark and untamed nature, exerted considerable influence from the 17th century into the early 19th century.
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