The Leopard & The Serpent by Clyde Caldwell (1996)

Painted by Clyde Caldwell in 1996, 'The Leopard & The Serpent' is a standalone sword-and-sorcery fantasy artwork that served as the cover illustration for 'Savage Hearts: The Clyde Caldwell Sketchbook, Volume 1' (published by SQ Productions in 1997) as well as an independent limited-edition art print. The composition depicts an unnamed Mesoamerican-inspired warrior chieftain seated in a commanding, open pose atop a carved stone dais beneath an arching circular gateway. Clad in a leopard pelt headpiece, chain-mail bikini armor, and a golden cloak while holding a decorated macuahuitl war club and buckler shield, she is flanked by a coiled, finned serpentine creature and surrounding relics.

Professionally restored and reproduced from the original artwork, this print preserves the powerful visual impact of Clyde Caldwell'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