Magnus Parthorum maculis Rex versicolorem 

• Jan Collaert 

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  Joannes Stradanus
• Copper engraving 
• Print signature 
• Philips Galle 

Copper engraving by Jan Collaert (ca. 1561-1620), after Joannes Stradanus (1523-1605), published by Philips Galle (1537-1612), ca. 1594 in: "Venationes Ferarum, auium, piscium pvgnae Bestiariorum". A series of prints about hunting. Depiction of King Arsaces of the Parthians surrounded by his retinue. He has a leopard on a leash next to him. In the background, this tamed leopard walks away. The print has a Latin caption and is part of a series about hunting scenes. The print has a 4-line Latin caption by Cornelis Kiliaan (ca.1529-1607) and is numbered 9. Source: Rijksmuseum, 2015.

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