There Will Be Dragons by Clyde Caldwell (2003)

Painted by Clyde Caldwell in 2003, this oil on board illustration served as the cover art for John Ringo's science-fantasy novel 'There Will Be Dragons' (Book 1 of The Council Wars series), published by Baen Books. Set in a far-future Earth where high-tech utopia collapses into medieval survival, it depicts the genetically modified wood elf Bast holding a bow alongside a winged dragon, standing atop a craggy peak with a dragon skull. At the request of publisher Jim Baen, Caldwell included a distant sci-fi spacecraft in the sky to hint at the setting's technological premise despite its high-fantasy visuals.

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