Dragon Duerer

The creature is shown in profile with bat-like wings, a long scaly neck, and a curled, segmented tail. Its head is turned back toward its body with an open mouth and sharp teeth, rendered with meticulous hatching. Two handwritten inscriptions appear above and beside the dragon's back.

The dragon is a foundational symbol in the Western esoteric tradition, often representing the volatile 'materia prima' in alchemy or the 'old serpent' of the Apocalypse. The inscriptions on this specific print suggest a later emblematic or satirical use, personifying the 'French disease' (syphilis) as a monstrous beast.