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De crematies
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5234155
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De crematies
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24,9 x 19,1
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Etching by Wenzel Hollar (1607-1677) after Francis Cleyn (ca.1582-1658) with a depiction of a funeral pyre that serves as a cremation. Mourning men throw attributes into the fire. On the right someone is blowing a trumpet. In the background two more funeral pyres. Numbered at the top 471. Signed at the bottom right in print. . Possibly published in London by Jacob Tonson in 1697 in "The Works of Virgil: Containing his Pastorals, Georgics, and Aeneid. Translated into English Verse; by Mr. Dryden. Adorn'd with a Hundred Sculptures."
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Ets door Wenzel Hollar (1607-1677) naar Francis Cleyn (ca. 1582-1658) met voorstelling van een brandstapel die dienst doet voor een crematie. Rouwende manschappen gooien attributen in het vuur. Rechts blaast iemand op een trompet. Op de achtergrond nog twee brandstapels. Genummerd bovenaan 471. Gesigneerd rechts onderaan in druk. .
Mogelijk uitgegeven te Londen door Jacob Tonson in 1697 in: "The Works of Virgil: Containing his Pastorals, Georgics, and Aeneis. Translated into English Verse; by Mr. Dryden. Adorn'd with a Hundred Sculptures."