Dragon 1800 - 1960

"Dragon" is a small bronze sculpture by Severo Calzetta da Ravenna, a noted artist of the Renaissance. The sculpture, depicting a mythical creature with a reptilian body, a human-like head, and a large shell on its back, dates from the 16th century. Its realistic detail and dramatic pose demonstrate the artist’s skill, making this a fine example of Renaissance bronze sculpture. The piece is currently in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.