The kraken is a legendary sea monster said to have appeared in Northern Europe in the medieval and early modern era. Often depicted as a squid- or octopus-like creature, many stories recount its ability to wrap its arms around the hull of a ship and capsize it. This piece reflects the worldview of those who lived in a time when the mysteries of the deep sea had yet to be uncovered.
The kraken is a legendary sea monster said to have appeared in Northern Europe in the medieval and early modern era. Often depicted as a squid- or octopus-like creature, many stories recount its ability to wrap its arms around the hull of a ship and capsize it. This piece reflects the worldview of those who lived in a time when the mysteries of the deep sea had yet to be uncovered.