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How the French King made war on the King of Feuereisen in his realm and how the King of Feuereisen died in the battle

Hans Burgkmair

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white illustration of a medieval battle scene. In the foreground, a large group of armored men on foot and on horseback are fighting, with some on the ground. The men on foot have spears. Some of the men have large shields; one has a cross on it. The men on horseback are wearing helmets and holding swords. In the background, there are several tents and a castle. Smoke rises from the left. The men are wearing 15th or 16th century-style armor. The illustration is detailed and dense, with many lines and shading. The image is bordered in black.

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799 × 893 px
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