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Hing Hay Park mural Seattle Washington Stock Photo

RMB8M9AP–Hing Hay Park mural Seattle Washington

Dragon painting on the ceiling of Funda-in 芬陀院 Zen Temple in Kyoto (Japan). Stock Photo

RF2C8W05Y–Dragon painting on the ceiling of Funda-in 芬陀院 Zen Temple in Kyoto (Japan).

Temple of Heaven detail of carved marble dragon railing, Beijing, China. Stock Photo

RMHDXE2G–Temple of Heaven detail of carved marble dragon railing, Beijing, China.

Woman I, 1950-52 (Painting) by Artist Kooning, Willem de (1904-97) American. Stock Vector

RF2WX1GH1–Woman I, 1950-52 (Painting) by Artist Kooning, Willem de (1904-97) American.

Detail of Tibetan buddhist painted wall mural at Spituk Gompa. Leh, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India Stock Photo

RM2DGCGF6–Detail of Tibetan buddhist painted wall mural at Spituk Gompa. Leh, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India

RFKYX7G1–Happy family dragon dance

2023 Guardians of the Flame mural by Julia Chon (Kimchi Juice) on the side of Ann Kim’s restaurant in Uptown, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 'Guardians of t Stock Photo

RM2WXHT9A–2023 Guardians of the Flame mural by Julia Chon (Kimchi Juice) on the side of Ann Kim’s restaurant in Uptown, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 'Guardians of t

RF2X27FE7–Paper Cuttings Dragon

Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I by Gustav Klimt Stock Vector

RF2T7B09T–Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I by Gustav Klimt

A Nepalese man painting a dragon on a Tibetan ritual drum in a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal. Stock Photo

RM2H8NWHM–A Nepalese man painting a dragon on a Tibetan ritual drum in a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Intricate Korean palace ceiling with vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and dragon motif, showcasing traditional craftsmanship Stock Photo

RF2XGGWYK–Intricate Korean palace ceiling with vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and dragon motif, showcasing traditional craftsmanship

Odilon Redon, Saint George and the Dragon, painting, before 1910 Stock Photo

RMWMK7NN–Odilon Redon, Saint George and the Dragon, painting, before 1910

Street art in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan in India in South Asia. Urban Culture Cultural Color Colour Symbolism Hindu Indian Graffiti Stock Photo

RMDRK7B4–Street art in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan in India in South Asia. Urban Culture Cultural Color Colour Symbolism Hindu Indian Graffiti

Gustave Moreau, St George and the Dragon, painting, 1867-1870 Stock Photo

RM2EM466C–Gustave Moreau, St George and the Dragon, painting, 1867-1870

Spain, Toledo. Church of San Román. Built in Mudejar style in the 13th century. Mural paintings on the north wall. Depiction of a dragon being speared, a scene interpreted as St Michael's fight against the dragon. Stock Photo

RM2WK484F–Spain, Toledo. Church of San Román. Built in Mudejar style in the 13th century. Mural paintings on the north wall. Depiction of a dragon being speared, a scene interpreted as St Michael's fight against the dragon.

dragon painted on cabinet Leh gompa Ladakh Jammu and Kashmir India Stock Photo

RMB7J45G–dragon painted on cabinet Leh gompa Ladakh Jammu and Kashmir India

Gustave Moreau, painting in watercolour and gouache, La Fée, (The Fairy), before 1886 Stock Photo

RM2J50R2E–Gustave Moreau, painting in watercolour and gouache, La Fée, (The Fairy), before 1886

Japan/China: Japanese dragon. Woodbloock engraving, Chinese school, 19th century. Chinese dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology and folklore, with mythic counterparts among Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Bhutanese and Western mythology. In Chinese art, dragons are typically portrayed as long, scaled, serpentine creatures with four legs. In yin and yang terminology, a dragon is yang (male element) and complements a yin (female element) fenghuang (phoenix). In contrast to European dragons, which are considered evil, Chinese dragons traditionally symbolise power and good luck. Stock Photo

RM2B01D1R–Japan/China: Japanese dragon. Woodbloock engraving, Chinese school, 19th century. Chinese dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology and folklore, with mythic counterparts among Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Bhutanese and Western mythology. In Chinese art, dragons are typically portrayed as long, scaled, serpentine creatures with four legs. In yin and yang terminology, a dragon is yang (male element) and complements a yin (female element) fenghuang (phoenix). In contrast to European dragons, which are considered evil, Chinese dragons traditionally symbolise power and good luck.

Painting 'Portrait of Vittore Grubicy de Dragon' (1887) by Italian symbolist painter Giovanni Segantini on display in the Museum der bildenden Künste (Museum of Fine Arts) in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. Vittore Grubicy de Dragon was an Italian painter, art critic and art gallery owner. Stock Photo

RMKHD42X–Painting 'Portrait of Vittore Grubicy de Dragon' (1887) by Italian symbolist painter Giovanni Segantini on display in the Museum der bildenden Künste (Museum of Fine Arts) in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. Vittore Grubicy de Dragon was an Italian painter, art critic and art gallery owner.

Hing Hay Park Seattle Washington Stock Photo

RMB8M9AY–Hing Hay Park Seattle Washington

Heiliger Georg toetet den Drachen, Fresko an einer Hauswand in der Michalska in Bratislava, Westslowakei, Slowakische Republik Stock Photo

RMH33XJG–Heiliger Georg toetet den Drachen, Fresko an einer Hauswand in der Michalska in Bratislava, Westslowakei, Slowakische Republik

Representation of a azure dragon painted in traditional Bhutanese style on a wall in Wangdichholing Dzong. Stock Photo

RFB8A1GH–Representation of a azure dragon painted in traditional Bhutanese style on a wall in Wangdichholing Dzong.

Roof Detail Of Chinese Pagoda Hing Hay Park International District Seattle WA Stock Photo

RMAJGG4D–Roof Detail Of Chinese Pagoda Hing Hay Park International District Seattle WA

Architectural detail of colourfully painted stucco plasterwork. A protector LIon. Spituk Gompa. Leh, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India Stock Photo

RM2DGCG4D–Architectural detail of colourfully painted stucco plasterwork. A protector LIon. Spituk Gompa. Leh, Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Albert Besnard (1849-1934). Sets of the Petit Palais entrance vestibule (detail). 'Mysticism', 'Plastic', 'Thought' and 'matter'. Oil on marouflaged canvas, 1903-1908. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 99859-20 Allegorie, crazy years, annes 1900, allegorical art, figurative art, blessing, benir, good, crown, crown, decor, dragon, woman, allegorical figure, struggle, evil, mysticism, mysticism, symbolic object, wall painting, allegorical character, Saint character, small palace, painted ceiling, revelation, spirituality, symbolism, mystical triangle, vestibule, 8th 8th 8th Stock Photo

RM2WJXH2A–Albert Besnard (1849-1934). Sets of the Petit Palais entrance vestibule (detail). 'Mysticism', 'Plastic', 'Thought' and 'matter'. Oil on marouflaged canvas, 1903-1908. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 99859-20 Allegorie, crazy years, annes 1900, allegorical art, figurative art, blessing, benir, good, crown, crown, decor, dragon, woman, allegorical figure, struggle, evil, mysticism, mysticism, symbolic object, wall painting, allegorical character, Saint character, small palace, painted ceiling, revelation, spirituality, symbolism, mystical triangle, vestibule, 8th 8th 8th

RM2WXHT8M–2023 Guardians of the Flame mural by Julia Chon (Kimchi Juice) on the side of Ann Kim’s restaurant in Uptown, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 'Guardians of t

RF2X27FD9–Paper Cuttings Dragon

Detail of elaborate buddhist mural. Drepung, monastery, Lhasa, Tibet Stock Photo

RMAX23HJ–Detail of elaborate buddhist mural. Drepung, monastery, Lhasa, Tibet

RM2H8NWJD–A Nepalese man painting a dragon on a Tibetan ritual drum in a workshop in Kathmandu, Nepal.

An unusual and early map of Japan encircled by a dragon indicating eatrthquake-prone regions. Compare the similar but later 'dragon map' of Jishin Noben, also encircled by a dragon and indicating earthquake and tsunami zones, dating from 1855 (CPA0020806 ). Stock Photo

RM2B02AB2–An unusual and early map of Japan encircled by a dragon indicating eatrthquake-prone regions. Compare the similar but later 'dragon map' of Jishin Noben, also encircled by a dragon and indicating earthquake and tsunami zones, dating from 1855 (CPA0020806 ).

Ornate detail around the King's Box at the Thimphu Dzong in Thimphu, Bhutan. Stock Photo

RM2H725R1–Ornate detail around the King's Box at the Thimphu Dzong in Thimphu, Bhutan.

In Greek mythology, Python (Greek: Πύθων, gen.: Πύθωνος) was the earth-dragon of Delphi, always represented in Greek sculpture and vase-paintings as a serpent. He presided at the Delphic oracle, which existed in the cult center for his mother, Gaia, 'Earth', Pytho being the place name that was substituted for the earlier Krisa. Hellenes considered the site to be the center of the earth, represented by a stone, the omphalos or navel, which Python guarded. Stock Photo

RM2B026XM–In Greek mythology, Python (Greek: Πύθων, gen.: Πύθωνος) was the earth-dragon of Delphi, always represented in Greek sculpture and vase-paintings as a serpent. He presided at the Delphic oracle, which existed in the cult center for his mother, Gaia, 'Earth', Pytho being the place name that was substituted for the earlier Krisa. Hellenes considered the site to be the center of the earth, represented by a stone, the omphalos or navel, which Python guarded.

Cartoon dragon with many gold inggots Stock Photo

RFCP40EC–Cartoon dragon with many gold inggots

Typhon was the most deadly monster of Greek mythology. The last son of Gaia, fathered by Tartarus, he was known as the 'Father of All Monsters'; his wife Echidna was likewise the 'Mother of All Monsters'. Typhon was described in pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheke, as the largest and most fearsome of all creatures. His human upper half reached as high as the stars, and his hands reached east and west. Instead of a human head, a hundred dragon heads erupted from his neck and shoulders (some, however, depict him as having a human head, with the dragon heads replacing the fingers on his hands). His Stock Photo

RM2B026WP–Typhon was the most deadly monster of Greek mythology. The last son of Gaia, fathered by Tartarus, he was known as the 'Father of All Monsters'; his wife Echidna was likewise the 'Mother of All Monsters'. Typhon was described in pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheke, as the largest and most fearsome of all creatures. His human upper half reached as high as the stars, and his hands reached east and west. Instead of a human head, a hundred dragon heads erupted from his neck and shoulders (some, however, depict him as having a human head, with the dragon heads replacing the fingers on his hands). His

dragon face painted on cabinet Namgyal Tsemo gompa Leh Ladakh Jammu and Kashmir India Stock Photo

RMB7CJY2–dragon face painted on cabinet Namgyal Tsemo gompa Leh Ladakh Jammu and Kashmir India

Rêve d'Orient or La Péri, (Dream of the Orient or The Peri), painting in watercolour and gouache by Gustave Moreau, circa 1881 Stock Photo

RM2J50R17–Rêve d'Orient or La Péri, (Dream of the Orient or The Peri), painting in watercolour and gouache by Gustave Moreau, circa 1881

The Ouroboros or Uroborus is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail. The Ouroboros often represents self-reflexivity or cyclicality, especially in the sense of something constantly re-creating itself, the eternal return, and other things perceived as cycles that begin anew as soon as they end (compare with phoenix). It can also represent the idea of primordial unity related to something existing in or persisting from the beginning with such force or qualities it cannot be extinguished. While first emerging in Ancient Egypt, the Ouroboros has been important in reli Stock Photo

RM2B026YK–The Ouroboros or Uroborus is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail. The Ouroboros often represents self-reflexivity or cyclicality, especially in the sense of something constantly re-creating itself, the eternal return, and other things perceived as cycles that begin anew as soon as they end (compare with phoenix). It can also represent the idea of primordial unity related to something existing in or persisting from the beginning with such force or qualities it cannot be extinguished. While first emerging in Ancient Egypt, the Ouroboros has been important in reli

Gustav Klimt - Elizabeth Lederer en robe dragon chinoise Stock Photo

RF2WHW59H–Gustav Klimt - Elizabeth Lederer en robe dragon chinoise

A Bhutanese guide in national dress explains a traditional Tibetan calendar and astrological diagram Stock Photo

RFB8JW3H–A Bhutanese guide in national dress explains a traditional Tibetan calendar and astrological diagram

Saint George and the Dragon, 1889-1890. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898) Stock Photo

RMDE6R3B–Saint George and the Dragon, 1889-1890. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Saint George and the Dragon. Museum: National Gallery, London. Author: MOREAU, GUSTAVE. Stock Photo

RMRCWB95–Saint George and the Dragon. Museum: National Gallery, London. Author: MOREAU, GUSTAVE.

Title: The Miracle of Saint Matthew Taming the Dragons Artist: Gabriel Mälesskircher Year: 1478 Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: 77.2 x 32.2 cm Location: Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Stock Photo

RM2YHTXE7–Title: The Miracle of Saint Matthew Taming the Dragons Artist: Gabriel Mälesskircher Year: 1478 Medium: Oil on panel Dimensions: 77.2 x 32.2 cm Location: Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Dragon walking between rocks Stock Photo

RM2RAHTE5–Dragon walking between rocks

RM2WXHT8K–2023 Guardians of the Flame mural by Julia Chon (Kimchi Juice) on the side of Ann Kim’s restaurant in Uptown, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 'Guardians of t

RF2X27G79–Paper Cuttings Dragon

RM2H725PC–Ornate detail around the King's Box at the Thimphu Dzong in Thimphu, Bhutan.

Family portrait of a family celebrating Chinese New Year Stock Photo

RFCP40F2–Family portrait of a family celebrating Chinese New Year

RM2B026YP–The Ouroboros or Uroborus is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail. The Ouroboros often represents self-reflexivity or cyclicality, especially in the sense of something constantly re-creating itself, the eternal return, and other things perceived as cycles that begin anew as soon as they end (compare with phoenix). It can also represent the idea of primordial unity related to something existing in or persisting from the beginning with such force or qualities it cannot be extinguished. While first emerging in Ancient Egypt, the Ouroboros has been important in reli

In Greek mythology, the Lernaean Hydra was an ancient serpent-like chthonic water beast, with reptilian traits (as its name evinces), that possessed many heads — the poets mention more heads than the vase-painters could paint, and for each head cut off it grew two more — and poisonous breath and blood so virulent even its tracks were deadly. The Hydra of Lerna was killed by Heracles as the second of his Twelve Labours. Its lair was the lake of Lerna in the Argolid, though archaeology has borne out the myth that the sacred site was older even than the Mycenaean city of Argos since Lerna was the Stock Photo

RM2B026WR–In Greek mythology, the Lernaean Hydra was an ancient serpent-like chthonic water beast, with reptilian traits (as its name evinces), that possessed many heads — the poets mention more heads than the vase-painters could paint, and for each head cut off it grew two more — and poisonous breath and blood so virulent even its tracks were deadly. The Hydra of Lerna was killed by Heracles as the second of his Twelve Labours. Its lair was the lake of Lerna in the Argolid, though archaeology has borne out the myth that the sacred site was older even than the Mycenaean city of Argos since Lerna was the

A traditional Tibetan calendar and astrological diagram painted on the wall in Punaka Dzong. Stock Photo

RFB8G0B7–A traditional Tibetan calendar and astrological diagram painted on the wall in Punaka Dzong.

RM2WKM86A–Spain, Toledo. Church of San Román. Built in Mudejar style in the 13th century. Mural paintings on the north wall. Depiction of a dragon being speared, a scene interpreted as St Michael's fight against the dragon.

RMMPTWTB–The Dragonslayer.

Death of the Dragon 1914 by Evelyn De Morgan Stock Photo

RM2RAPAJA–Death of the Dragon 1914 by Evelyn De Morgan

Ulisse Aldrovandi (11 September 1522 – 4 May 1605) was an Italian naturalist, the moving force behind Bologna's botanical garden, one of the first in Europe. Carolus Linnaeus and the comte de Buffon reckoned him the father of natural history studies. He is usually referred to, especially in older literature, as Aldrovandus; his name in Italian is equally given as Aldroandi. In the course of his life he would assemble one of the most spectacular cabinets of curiosities, his 'theatre' illuminating natural history comprising some 7000 specimens of the diversità di cose naturali, of which he wrot Stock Photo

RM2B026YR–Ulisse Aldrovandi (11 September 1522 – 4 May 1605) was an Italian naturalist, the moving force behind Bologna's botanical garden, one of the first in Europe. Carolus Linnaeus and the comte de Buffon reckoned him the father of natural history studies. He is usually referred to, especially in older literature, as Aldrovandus; his name in Italian is equally given as Aldroandi. In the course of his life he would assemble one of the most spectacular cabinets of curiosities, his 'theatre' illuminating natural history comprising some 7000 specimens of the diversità di cose naturali, of which he wrot

RM2WXHT8N–2023 Guardians of the Flame mural by Julia Chon (Kimchi Juice) on the side of Ann Kim’s restaurant in Uptown, Minneapolis, Minnesota. 'Guardians of t

RF2X27FDB–Paper Cuttings Dragon

In ancient geography, Colchis or Kolkhis was an ancient Georgian kingdom and region in Western Georgia, which played an important role in the ethnic and cultural formation of the Georgian nation. The Kingdom of Colchis contributed significantly to the development of medieval Georgian statehood after its unification with the eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia. The term Colchians is used as the collective term for early Georgian tribes which populated the eastern coast of the Black Sea. In Greek mythology, Colchis was the home of Aeëtes and Medea and the destination of the Argonauts; Colchis i Stock Photo

RM2B026WT–In ancient geography, Colchis or Kolkhis was an ancient Georgian kingdom and region in Western Georgia, which played an important role in the ethnic and cultural formation of the Georgian nation. The Kingdom of Colchis contributed significantly to the development of medieval Georgian statehood after its unification with the eastern Georgian Kingdom of Iberia. The term Colchians is used as the collective term for early Georgian tribes which populated the eastern coast of the Black Sea. In Greek mythology, Colchis was the home of Aeëtes and Medea and the destination of the Argonauts; Colchis i

Chinese Traditional Paper cutting Stock Photo

RFBAN03C–Chinese Traditional Paper cutting

Battle Against the Dragon. Museum: State Regional I. Pozhalostin Art Museum, Ryasan. Author: Nicholas Roerich. Stock Photo

RM2YJD91T–Battle Against the Dragon. Museum: State Regional I. Pozhalostin Art Museum, Ryasan. Author: Nicholas Roerich.

Rider (Saint George), 1910s. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944) Stock Photo

RMDT8TYE–Rider (Saint George), 1910s. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Saint George and the Dragon 1909 by Odilon Redon Stock Photo

RM2RBF785–Saint George and the Dragon 1909 by Odilon Redon

RF2X27F4D–Paper Cuttings Dragon

RFBAN037–Chinese Traditional Paper cutting

The Dragonslayer. Museum: PRIVATE COLLECTION. Author: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von. Stock Photo

RMRCE2HG–The Dragonslayer. Museum: PRIVATE COLLECTION. Author: Stuck, Franz, Ritter von.

Ivan Tsarevich fought Zmey Gorynych. Stock Photo

RMMPTBGT–Ivan Tsarevich fought Zmey Gorynych.

Angelika, guarded by a dragon 1880 by Arnold Böcklin Stock Photo

RM2RAHTPP–Angelika, guarded by a dragon 1880 by Arnold Böcklin

RF2X27FA6–Paper Cuttings Dragon

RFBAN039–Chinese Traditional Paper cutting

Rider (Saint George). Museum: State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. Author: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich. Stock Photo

RMRCE7X6–Rider (Saint George). Museum: State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. Author: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich.

St. George and Dragon 1900 by Mikhail Nesterov Stock Photo

RM2RBE30B–St. George and Dragon 1900 by Mikhail Nesterov

RF2X27G11–Paper Cuttings Dragon

RFBAN035–Chinese Traditional Paper cutting

Ivan Tsarevich fought Zmey Gorynych. Museum: State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. Author: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich. Stock Photo

RMRCJ85D–Ivan Tsarevich fought Zmey Gorynych. Museum: State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow. Author: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich.

The Great Red Dragon and the Beast from the Sea 1805 by William Blake Stock Photo

RM2RAHG9J–The Great Red Dragon and the Beast from the Sea 1805 by William Blake

RF2X27FR4–Paper Cuttings Dragon

Dobrynya Nikitich fought Zmey Gorynych. Museum: V. Vasnetsov Memorial Museum, Moscow. Author: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich. Stock Photo

RMRCTGTH–Dobrynya Nikitich fought Zmey Gorynych. Museum: V. Vasnetsov Memorial Museum, Moscow. Author: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich.

Angelika, guarded by a dragon (Angelica and Ruggiero) 1872 by Arnold Böcklin Stock Photo

RM2RAHTCN–Angelika, guarded by a dragon (Angelica and Ruggiero) 1872 by Arnold Böcklin

RF2X27FGY–Paper Cuttings Dragon

Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist. Portrait by El Greco (Doménikos Theotokópoulos) (1541-1614) and Workshop, ca. 1600-1610. Oil on canvas. Detail. From the Church of La Compañía de Jesús, Toledo. Museum of Santa Cruz, Toledo. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum). Author: El Greco (1541-1614). Spanish painter born in Crete. Workshop of El Greco. Stock Photo

RM2X45657–Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist. Portrait by El Greco (Doménikos Theotokópoulos) (1541-1614) and Workshop, ca. 1600-1610. Oil on canvas. Detail. From the Church of La Compañía de Jesús, Toledo. Museum of Santa Cruz, Toledo. Spain. (On loan, Prado Museum). Author: El Greco (1541-1614). Spanish painter born in Crete. Workshop of El Greco.