Rise of the dragon illustrations

Hello guys, This is an illustration I did for PenguinRandomHouse for the calendar "The world of Fire and Blood" , depicting the history of the Targaryens in Westeros, inspired by the books of George R.R. Martin. Here is an escerpt from the book: There was no way to spirit away the Iron Throne, however. Nor would Queen Rhaenyra sleep until she claimed her father’s seat. So the torches were lit in the throne room, and the queen climbed the iron steps and seated herself where King Viserys had…

The upcoming art book The Rise of the Dragon: An Illustrated History of the Targaryen Dynasty features dozens of lavish illustrations from the world of House of the Dragon. Get a closer look at what's featured inside.

“The Battle of the Burning Mill | Meleys, Vhagar, and Sunfyre dance”

“— Benjicot ‘Bloody Ben’ Blackwood, Lord of Raventree Hall. Bloody Ben was only 11 when the war started but he was one of the fiercest warriors. Together with Kermit and Oscar Tully they became known as the Lads, three young leaders of the Riverlands during the Dance.”

From George R.R. Martin's "Rise of the Dragon." This is the where the successor of King Jaehaerys I Targaryen was chosen at Harrenhal.

Rise Of The Dragon is a gorgeous, fully-illustrated history of the Targaryen dynasty that all Game Of Thrones fans can admire.

Illustrations I painted for "The Rise of the Dragon" and the official 2023 calendar. Publisher: Pengiun Random House / Ten Speed Press Copyright G. R. R. Martin

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“Jaehaerys proclaimed | the wedding of Jaehaerys and Alysanne | Lord Walton Stark is killed by giants | Alys Westhill’s discovery”

This is the first published piece of the ones I created for the artbook of The Rise of the Dragon: an illustrated history of house Targaryen, by George RR Martin, Elio M. García and Linda Antonsson. The history of Westeros is soooo deep and rich, and this scene in particular is based on a very cool event I encourage you to research on your own.