Angelika, guarded by a dragon by Arnold Böcklin

Angelika, guarded by a dragon 1880

arnoldbocklin

night

fictional-character

war

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

female-nude

neo expressionist

acrylic on canvas

animal portrait

mythology

animal drawing portrait

portrait art

fine art portrait

expressionist

angel

digital portrait

"Angelika, Guarded by a Dragon" (1880), by Swiss Symbolist artist Arnold Böcklin (1827-1901), portrays a nude woman, Angelika, standing on a rocky outcropping. A knight in armor guards her from a slain dragon, its tail still twitching with life. The scene is set against a dramatic sky, emphasizing the fantastical and dramatic elements characteristic of Böcklin's work. The painting captures the essence of the Symbolist movement, using allegory and suggestive imagery to convey deeper meanings.