An old ibex is dancing in an unrestrained manner with a crowd of wild animals watching the spectacle in disbelief. Etching by J. E. Ridinger.

The spectators include a tiger, a stag, a horse, an ostrich and a monkey, the latter points to the dancing beast

Illustrating a fable about the impending danger of imprudence in old age

[Augsburg] : J. E. Ridinger

1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 29.2 x 24.6 cm

Fabula IX: Das Alter ohne Verstand wird durch kindisches bezeugen verächtlich. J. El. Ridinger inv. et fec. et exc. Lettering continues repeating the German title in French and Latin Bears number (in pencil) bottom left : T 773

Wellcome Collection 39416i