The Frailty of Human Happiness. A Man pursued by a Dragon clings to a Tree, licking Honey from his fingers 1610 - 1615

"The Frailty of Human Happiness. A Man pursued by a Dragon clings to a Tree, licking Honey from his fingers", is a drawing by Abraham Bloemaert, created between 1610 and 1615. The piece depicts a nude man clinging precariously to a tree branch, with a dragon pursuing him from below. The man is licking honey from his fingers, perhaps representing the fleeting nature of pleasure in the face of danger. The artist uses a delicate line and subtle shading to create a sense of movement and tension, capturing the drama of the scene. The artwork is a powerful reminder of the fragility of human happiness, and the ever-present threat of danger.