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The Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white image of a woman being attacked by multiple men with swords. The woman wears a crown, a dress and her hair is curled and tied back. She is on one knee and has her hands up in a defensive position. The men attacking her are wearing armor and swords. There are large mountains, trees, and a town visible in the background, along with a cloudy sky. A man on horseback with a raised sword is positioned on a hill. A wheel-like weapon with spikes leans against a fence-like structure on the left.

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663 × 893 px
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