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The Beast with Seven Heads and the Beast with Lamb's Horns

Albrecht Dürer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white illustration depicts a religious scene with multiple figures. The top half shows a bearded king with a crown on a throne, wearing a robe with a patterned cloak, surrounded by a halo of lines. Four angels with wings are positioned around the king. The bottom half depicts a chaotic scene with several people on the ground. Two fantastical beasts are present: one with seven heads and the other with two horns like a lamb. The seven-headed beast has the body of a lion, with seven heads, some resembling a dragon or serpent. The lamb-horned beast resembles a lion with long hair. The background features clouds and rays of light emanating from the king. The illustration is detailed with shading and textures, in a style characteristic of old master prints. The image is framed by a border.

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656 × 893 px
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