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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

The old hound and his master published 1665

RCIN 802076

The old hound and his master

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

The old hound and his master published 1665

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Huntsman on l. runs with spear in one hand & cudgel in other raised to beat old hound that runs before. Stag pursued by hounds & huntsmen is seeking shelter in a wood. Plate to Aesop's Fables.
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Creator(s)

Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
(etcher)

After
Search the collection Francis Cleyn (1582-1658)
(designer)

Search the collection Ogilby, John: London
(publisher)
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Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Dogs
Hunting & sporting dogs
Hounds

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