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The Second Tournament with the Tapestry of Sampson and the Lion

Lucas Cranach

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image. Medieval jousting scene. Many armored knights on horseback. Knights holding lances. Spectators watch from upper level. A lion and a man wrestling in center background. The man has a sword. The lion is on a platform or stage. Some spectators standing. Brick wall in background. A coat of arms on wall. Two levels of crowd viewing area. People standing and sitting. Some wearing hats. Some holding swords or shields. A flag on a pole. The scene is crowded.

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1254 × 893 px
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