1 of 253523 objects

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

The wolves and the sheep published 1665

RCIN 802086

The wolves and the sheep

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

The wolves and the sheep published 1665

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Wolf is biting ram in foreground while wolves are pursuing sheep in all directions in background. Rocky hill in distance. Plate to Aesop's Fables
People involved

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)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching
Groupings
Category
Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Carnivorous mammals
Wolves
Science, Medicine and Technology
Agriculture and related techniques
Animal husbandry
Sheep
Rams

Keep in touch

Sign up to e-mail updates for the latest news, exclusive events and 15% off in our online shop.

We will look after your data in accordance with our Privacy Notice.

Contact us

The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.