The Vanity of Human Wishes.

RCIN 802173

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

The Vanity of Human Wishes

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

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In semi-circular building, people kneel before statues of gods. Boy kneels and offers jewelled cup to old man seated left, while holding frog behind back. In background, assassination of Ceasar. 1st state of 2.
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