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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Javelin throwing published 1654

RCIN 801992

Javelin throwing

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Javelin throwing published 1654

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

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Two youths on left throwing javelins at target. Foreground and middle ground: onlookers. Background: temples and ruins. Plate to Works of Publius Virgilius. 3rd state
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Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
(etcher)

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Search the collection Francis Cleyn (1582-1658)
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Search the collection Ogilby, John: London
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Javelin

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