The present disclosure relates to transformers. Various embodiments of the teachings herein may include a coating of an insulation body of a dry transformer. For example, the electrical winding may include multiple windings of a winding conductor wound to form a coil. The coil has been embedded into a solid insulation body. In some embodiments, a coating of an electrically conductive material, comprising a resin matrix and microscale filler, has been applied to at least one surface of the insulation body.