The Old Town Magick art collection

Serpent & Dragon Art & Prints

Serpents and dragons appear across natural observation, myth, religion and imaginative design, with meanings that vary between traditions.

Explore the artwork ↓

About Serpent & Dragon Art

A snake may be studied as an animal or placed within a narrative, while a dragon can take forms shaped by a particular region and story. Scale, companions and other attributes help establish how the creature functions within an image.

These motifs do not carry one universal interpretation. Read the documented subject and date before assuming associations with danger, wisdom or protection. Compare natural history studies with mythological and sacred-art pages to see how their contexts differ.

Also known as: Snake, Snakes, Serpent

Explore Serpent & Dragon Art in the collection

Historical art prints are modern reproductions. Dates and attributions describe the original artworks.

Loading artworks…

    Sources & further reading