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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

The satyr and the traveller published 1665

RCIN 802096

The satyr and the traveller

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

The satyr and the traveller published 1665

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

In mouth of cave sits traveller blowing on a bowl of broth. Satyr stands on l. beside him. Outside in distance is a dance of satyrs; beyond victorious angels driving fallen angels into pit. Plate to Aesop's Fables. 1st state
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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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General Subject Prints
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visual works
prints
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Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mythical creatures
Satyrs
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Angels, demons, devils, saints
Good angels

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