The Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun 1805

William Blake's *The Red Dragon and the Woman Clothed with the Sun*, a watercolor and gouache painting from 1805, depicts a scene from the Book of Revelation. The monstrous red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, representing evil and the forces of oppression, is shown attempting to devour the woman clothed in the sun, symbolizing the church and the faithful. The artwork is notable for its dramatic composition and the artist's vivid, imaginative depiction of the biblical story. Blake's *Red Dragon* is an excellent example of his personal interpretation of religious narratives, blending both the spiritual and the earthly in a way that resonates with viewers even today.