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Martyrdom Series

Lucas Cranach

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a man being thrown off a cliff by a group of people. The man is positioned near the top left, wearing a robe and having a beard. He appears to be in mid-fall, with his body positioned upside down and his head pointing towards the ground. A long stick or pole is under his body, held by a group of men in armor. The men in armor are positioned below him, some of them holding spears or other objects. In the background, there is a cliff edge with trees and a house behind it. The sky has some clouds. The people on the ground have various expressions, some looking on, others appearing to be in distress. The overall scene depicts a chaotic and intense moment.

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695 × 900 px
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