Two dogs, a cat and a monkey are combining their efforts to cajole a parrot out of its cage. Etching by J. E. Ridinger.

The scene is set in a domestic environment, in a boudoir, with the cat sitting on the cage and opening its door

Illustration of a fable about the dangers of flattery

[Augsburg] : J. E. Ridinger

1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 29.3 x 23.2 cm

Fabul XII. Tückische Schmeicheley wird endlich entdeckt und zu schanden. J. El. Ridinger inv. fec. et excud. Lettering continues repeating the German title in French and Latin Bears number (in pencil) bottom left : T 776

Wellcome Collection 39418i