1800
unspecified
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
The Great Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun (Rev. 12: 1-4) is a 1800 unspecified by William Blake, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting depicts a large, winged creature with a long tail and sharp teeth. It has a human-like body with a crown on its head. The creature is standing on a cloud, with a woman lying on her back below it. The woman has long hair and is wearing a flowing robe. The background of the painting is dark, with a few stars visible in the sky. The creature's wings are spread wide, and its tail is curled around the woman's body. The woman's face is serene, despite the ominous presence of the creature. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The use of chiaroscuro in this painting creates a sense of drama and tension. The contrast between light and dark adds depth and emotion to the scene. To learn more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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