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Siege of a Fortress: Left Portion

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a landscape with a large military encampment. The drawing is divided into sections by horizontal lines, with the top section showing a fortified area on the left and a town on the right, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky. In the middle section, there are several groups of people, some in formation and others scattered around. A large rectangular formation of people is on the left, with several smaller groups to the right. The bottom section shows a more natural landscape with trees, bushes, and a stump in the foreground. The entire scene is drawn in a detailed and realistic style, with many lines and shading used to create depth and texture.

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900 × 594 px
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