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Samson and the Lion

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a muscular, nude man wrestling a lion. The man has long hair and a beard. He is positioned on top of the lion, with his right arm thrust into the lion's mouth. The lion has a long tail and is on all fours. In the background, there are trees, buildings, and a castle on a hill. The sky has clouds and birds flying. The image is highly detailed with many lines and textures. The drawing depicts Samson and the Lion by Albrecht Dürer.

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646 × 893 px
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