The Tame Elephant dated 1629

RCIN 804464

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Description

Design in 11 sections. Large c.compartment: elephant stands facing l. 7 small elephants in b/ground. 4 small scenes at top, & 3 at each side showing elephant performing various actions, with legends in German.
People involved

Creator(s)

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

After
Search the collection Gerard P Groenning (active 16th century)
(artist)

Search the collection J Heyde
(publisher)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching
Groupings
Category
General Subject Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biological sciences
Zoology
Animals
Mammals
Elephants

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