Spear for the Dragon - Dragonlance by Jeff Easley (1982)

This legendary high-fantasy illustration is officially titled “Spear for the Dragon”, painted in 1985 by the master of epic tabletop RPG art Jeff Easley. Rendered using a traditional oil on illustration board technique, the composition utilizes a high-stakes, cinematic sword-and-sorcery motif: the proud, heavily muscled plains warrior Riverwind stands defiantly atop a moss-covered, fallen tree root spanning a rushing mountain river, raising an ornate spear decorated with tribal feathers high into the air, while the frail, red-robed wizard Raistlin Majere crouches in pure terror behind a nearby rock formation within a deeply shadowed, copper-toned cavern. The origin of this specific piece stems from a prominent commission by TSR, Inc., where it famously served as the spectacular front cover illustration for the 1987 TSR Dragonlance Calendar (specifically representing the month of October). The compelling backstory of the artwork captures a crucial piece of early Dragonlance lore from Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's landmark campaign setting: it visually chronicles Riverwind's quest to find the Blue Crystal Staff to prove his worth to his beloved Goldmoon, an perilous journey where he was reluctantly accompanied by the dark-hearted mage Raistlin. Easley's dramatic use of contrasting shadows and heavy golden cave reflections perfectly mirrors the intense, psychological friction between the two legendary Heroes of the Lance, permanently cementing this masterpiece as an enduring and highly collectible icon of 1980s fantasy fiction.

Professionally restored and reproduced from the original artwork, this print preserves the powerful visual impact of Jeff Easley's painting while offering exceptional detail and color fidelity for modern display. • Premium 200 g/m² matte paper • Exceptional detail and color reproduction • Professionally enhanced and restored image quality • Available in 12x18", 16x24", and 24x36" sizes • Unframed for custom display options • Printed in the USA