Siegfried erschlägt den Drachen 

"Siegfried erschlägt den Drachen" is a pencil drawing by Carl Friedrich von Stralendorff, a German artist born in 1811. The artwork depicts a scene from the German epic poem "Nibelungenlied," where the hero Siegfried slays a dragon. The drawing is characterized by its detailed and intricate lines, creating a sense of drama and movement. The composition is dynamic, with Siegfried positioned prominently in the center of the image as he raises his sword to strike the dragon. The dragon is rendered with great realism, its scales and wings depicted in meticulous detail. The drawing is held in the Städel Museum, highlighting Stralendorff's contribution to the Romantic era of German art, which often drew inspiration from national legends and myths.