“Dragons over a Flame” is an artwork created by Oskar Kokoschka in 1914, belonging to the Expressionism art movement. This illustration is part of the series titled “O Eternity – Thou Word of Thunder (Bach Cantata)”.
The artwork depicts a chaotic mass of dragons entwined over a flame, rendered with a tumultuous energy characteristic of Expressionism. The dark, swirling lines convey a sense of turmoil and intensity, with the dragons’ serpentine forms intertwining in a convoluted dance. The flame, drawn at the center, appears almost as an anchor to the frenzied movements of the dragons, highlighting the tension between destruction and creation. The overall composition is evocative, drawing the viewer into a world of mythical ferocity and dynamic motion.