DÜRER Albrecht (1471 - 1528) - "Samson fighting the lion". c.1496. Engraved wood. Signed with the artist's monogram at the foot. Proof on thin laid paper. Ref: Hollstein, no. 107. Meder, no. 107 (between b and d/g, with 22 birds, before cracks and wormholes). Beautiful impression. A masterpiece of Dürer's work. As a biblical hero, Samson represents the struggle between good and evil, the victory of moral strength over physical force. Dürer succeeds in conveying this idea through the composition and expression of the figures. The artist's technical mastery, sense of detail and ability to capture emotional intensity make this woodcut a remarkable and timeless work of art. 37.7 x 27.8 cm. Condition B (cut at the edge of the square line or at the subject on three sides, 3 to 5 mm missing at the top of the subject, a tiny short tear at the top).