Black and white drawing of a large, skeletal figure on a rearing horse in the foreground; the background shows a chaotic battle scene. The skeletal figure wears tattered clothing and a hat. The horse's front right leg is raised. The skeletal figure holds a banner or flag in their right hand. The scene is crowded with people on foot and on horseback. A cloudy sky fills the top half. Text appears at the bottom. The image depicts "Death on the Battlefield" by Stefano Della Bella.
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