The Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun
- Artist
- William Blake
- Date
- 1803 - 1805
- Style
- Symbolism
- Genre
- Symbolic painting
- Location
- Brooklyn Museum
'The Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun' is an influential work of symbolic painting. It vividly depicts a powerful red dragon threatening a woman shielded by the sun's radiance, encapsulating rich biblical symbolism. The artist's chosen medium, watercolor, lends the piece a dream-like, ethereal quality, with bright hues and fluid forms appearing almost to be in motion. The painting is masterfully executed on paper, a traditional and versatile surface that beautifully captures the watercolor's translucency and vibrant color palette. The piece is a fascinating exploration of religious and psychological themes, communicated through the language of symbolic imagery.
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