Catalogue information

LastDodo number
5333431
Area
Prints / graphics
Title
Magnus Alexander populo spectacula praebet.
Year
Print run
Publisher
Dimensions
18,0 x 26,0
Printing office
Details

Copper engraving by Karel van Mallery (1571-1645), after Joannes Stradanus (1523-1605), published by Philips Galle (1537-1612), ca. 1600 in: "Venationes Ferarum, auium, piscium pvgnae Bestiariorum". A series of prints about hunting. Depiction of Alexander the Great's dog, given to him by the King of Albania, slaying an elephant and a lion in the Arena The audience watches in the background. Left Alexander the Great on his throne. The print is part of a series about hunting scenes. The print has a 4-line Latin caption, probably by Cornelis Kiliaan (ca.1529-1607) and is numbered 4.

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