Jonge man met leeuwenvel over zijn hoofd, mogelijk Cadmus, bestrijdt een draak 1540 - 1556

This engraving, "Jonge man met leeuwenvel over zijn hoofd, mogelijk Cadmus, bestrijdt een draak," by Léon Davent, depicts a scene of a man, possibly the mythical Cadmus, slaying a dragon. Created between 1540 and 1556, this piece showcases Davent's masterful skill in capturing the dramatic tension and intricate details of this classic mythological story. The figure of Cadmus, clad in a lion skin, is rendered with vigor as he pierces the dragon with a spear, while the defeated beast's writhing body and outstretched wings create a sense of movement and chaos. This artwork is a fine example of Renaissance printmaking and its use of narrative imagery.