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Revelation of St. John: St. Michael fighting the Dragon

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white depiction of a man with large wings and a spear, dressed in a robe, battling a large dragon with multiple heads. The man is surrounded by smaller winged creatures, some with weapons. The dragon has smoke coming out of its body. In the background, a landscape with trees, a body of water, and distant mountains. The scene depicts a chaotic battle. The image is framed by a thin white border. The artist's monogram "D" is visible at the bottom center.

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643 × 893 px
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