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Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Lucretius translated by J.Evelyn. dated 1656

RCIN 805068

Lucretius translated by J. Evelyn

Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)

Lucretius translated by J. Evelyn dated 1656

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022

Description

Title on pedestal over 2 allegorical figures who support oval portrait of Lucretius (or Evelyn ?). Below, Ceres seated and Neptune. Cybele leans over portrait, presses breasts to irrigate scene below.
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Search the collection Wenceslaus Hollar (1607-77)
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Search the collection Mary Evelyn (1635-1708/9)
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Search the collection Bedell & Collins : Middle Temple Gate
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Search the collection Lucretius Carus, Titus (c.99-55 BC)

Search the collection John Evelyn (1620-1706)
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