Drie slangen, een krokodil, een basilisk, een griffioen en een salamander omringd door vuur 1578 - 1596
stephanherman
comic strip sketch
pen drawing
pen illustration
pen sketch
old engraving style
ink line art
ink drawing experimentation
pen-ink sketch
pen work
sketchbook drawing
Stephan Herman's "Drie slangen, een krokodil, een basilisk, een griffioen en een salamander omringd door vuur" (1578-1596) is a detailed engraving depicting a variety of mythical creatures, including a basilisk, a griffin, a salamander, and a crocodile surrounded by flames. This small-scale work, measuring 54mm by 82mm, showcases Herman's skill in capturing the intricate details of these fantastical beings, popular in Renaissance art and literature. The scene is set against a landscape featuring a building in the distance and is a testament to the fascination with the unknown and the power of imagination. The meticulous detail and the use of light and shadow create a sense of realism that draws the viewer into the world of these mythical creatures.
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