The image depicts a chaotic battle scene. The scene shows a large stone wall with rounded towers being attacked by a group of soldiers. The soldiers are dressed in ancient armor and some carry shields. They climb ladders and fall while trying to breach the wall. There are also several people on top of the wall. In the foreground, a group of men are fighting on the ground. The background shows a hill with trees and more people. The image is in black and white. The title of the piece is "The Seige of Carthage" by Georg Pencz.
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- 900 × 682 px
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