A pack of lions attacking a group of people.
- Date:
- [approximately 1500]
- Reference:
- 3336106i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The group of five lions maul the party some of whom flee the scene, others lie stricken on the ground; one figure to the left raises their arms in panic, a town can be seen nearby and mountains beyond
Publication/Creation
[France], [approximately 1500]
Physical description
1 print : woodcut on paper ; 6.1 x 9 cm
Lettering
Bears lettering in French on verso; there is reference to the 'Assyrians', 'samarie' and 'les enfants d'israel' suggesting this was a book illustration to an episode from ancient history in the region
Notes
Mounted with 3336105i, 3336107i, 3336109i
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
The artist is unknown
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3336106i
Type/Technique
Subjects
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores