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Samson Killing the Lion

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

A man with long hair and a beard, wearing a cloth draped over his shoulder and around his waist, is physically struggling with a large lion. The man appears to be sitting or bending over the lion, with one hand near the lion's mouth and the other on its body. The lion's mouth is open and it appears to be biting the man's arm. The lion has a long tail and its body is muscular. The scene is set outdoors with trees, grass, and rocks. There are buildings and a body of water with boats in the background. Birds are flying in the sky. A cityscape and a castle are visible on the right side. The artwork is in black and white with detailed linework.

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652 × 893 px
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