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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Merlin published 1641

RCIN 804287

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Merlin published 1641

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Monk sits under tree, pen in hand & open book (The Red Dragon)on knee. 2 winged dragons fighting on r., & lion, unicorn & other animals stand before Thong Castle. Frontispiece to Thos. Heywood's The Life of Merlin, Surnamed Ambrosius
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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching
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Category
General Subject Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mythical creatures
Unicorns
Dragons
Mammals
Carnivorous mammals
Felines
Lions
Leopards
Bears
References

Other number(s)

Hollstein : Hollstein, F.W.H., 1996. The New Hollstein: German Engravings Etchings and Woodcuts 1400-1700, Amsterdam – Hollstein 357

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