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Samson Killing the Lion

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white illustration of a muscular man wrestling a large lion. The man has long hair and is shirtless, with his right hand gripping the lion's mouth. He is positioned on top of the lion, with his left hand on the lion's back. The lion has a long mane and tail, and is on its front legs, with its back legs extended behind it. In the background, a cityscape with buildings and trees is visible on the left side, while a castle sits on the right side. A body of water separates the two. The sky above features clouds and birds flying. The illustration is framed by a border, with a signature "AD" at the bottom.

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671 × 893 px
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