Gladiatorgevecht met leeuw en olifant 1672

This 17th-century engraving titled *Gladiatorgevecht met leeuw en olifant* by an anonymous artist depicts a gladiatorial scene in the Mughal Empire. It shows a man wielding a sword, possibly a gladiator, who is facing off against a lion and an elephant, while another man lies injured on the ground. The scene is set within a grand arena, as indicated by the presence of spectators and a palace-like structure in the background. This print offers a glimpse into the historical practice of animal combat for entertainment, a common spectacle in various cultures throughout history.