A black and white engraving of a monstrous figure holding a bow and arrow, standing in a landscape with a city and river in the background.
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This is a black and white engraving depicting a fantastical figure standing in a landscape with a city and river in the background. The figure is humanoid but with exaggerated features and a monstrous head. It has a long, serpentine neck and a head resembling a dragon or demon, with a protruding tongue and pointed ears. The body is muscular and partially draped in a cloth, with a sash around the waist. The figure is holding a large bow and a quiver of arrows. In the background, there's a detailed cityscape with tall buildings, spires, and a windmill. A river flows through the city, and the landscape is covered in vegetation. The sky is filled with clouds. Text labels are visible in the image: 'Nantes' is written near the city, 'Le Loire' near the river, and 'La Remiere' near a specific location in the landscape. The figure appears to be a mythical or allegorical representation, possibly related to the river Loire and the city of Nantes. The style of the engraving suggests it's from the 17th or 18th century.


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