The etching depicts a muscular, nude man with a beard, holding another figure above his head with both arms. The figure being held has their arms raised. The man holding him up has his left leg bent and his right leg extended, with the figure on the ground to his right. The figure on the ground has their arms raised, one arm bent and the other extended. The background includes several other figures, some of whom appear to be demons or monsters. One figure to the left appears to have wings. The scene is set in a rocky, cave-like environment. The artwork is in shades of dark green and yellow.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 710 × 893 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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