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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

En Surculus Arbor. 1641

RCIN 802222

En Surculus Arbor

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

En Surculus Arbor 1641

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

2 lions with fore paws against orange tree which grows out of old tree-trunk. On either side are rose bushes. Distant sea with ships. Below Latin poem, with English translation. 1st state of 2. Marriage of Mary of GB to William II/Orange.
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Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
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Search the collection Mary, Princess Royal Princess of Orange (1631-60)

Search the collection William II, Prince of Orange (1626-50)
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Felines
Lions
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Citrus fruits
Oranges
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