Aeneas' fight with Mezentius and Lausus published 1654

RCIN 802036

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

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Aeneas on r. thrusts sword thro' shield of young Lausus who strives to protect wounded father, Mezentius, who is retiring on l. A close struggle rages in b/ground. Plate to Works of Virgilius. 1st state
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Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
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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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Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Religions of antiquity
Classical mythology
Aeneas

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