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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Earl of Essex on horseback 1643

32.9 x 26.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 803385

Earl of Essex on horseback

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Earl of Essex on horseback 1643

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

In full armour, with fringed coat fluttering behind; sits on horse rearing to L. Face turned to front. Beneath horse: map of England showing his battles. Dated. 2nd state of 4.
People involved

Creator(s)

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

Search the collection Stent, Peter: Crowne, Giltspurr Street, Between Newgate and Pye Corner.
(publisher)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex (1591-1646)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching

Measurements

32.9 x 26.7 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Category
General Subject Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Social sciences
Military affairs
Generals
References

Other number(s)

Hollstein : Hollstein, F.W.H., 1996. The New Hollstein: German Engravings Etchings and Woodcuts 1400-1700, Amsterdam – Hollstein 479

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