Samson rending the Lion

ALBRECHT DÜRER (1471-1528) Samson rending the Lion woodcut, circa 1496-97, on laid paper, watermark Low Crown with Triangle (Meder 24), a fine Meder b impression, printing sharply and very three-dimensionally, especially on Samson's head and torso, and in the distant landscape, trimmed to the borderline or just inside at upper left, some staining, some skilfully repaired tears, splits and small losses Block & Sheet 381 x 278 mm.