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Ogilby, John, 1600-1676

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  • A tiger lies in the foreground shot by an archer who appears between the trees; illustration for a fable by J. Ogilby. Etching by W. Hollar, 1668.
  • A crow is standing on the handle of a large pitcher in front of a well; illustration of a fable by J. Ogilby.
  • A fox licks the outside of a jug into which a crane has inserted its bill. Behind them the fox is picking up corn on a raised platform, and the crane tries to do the same. Etching by D. Stoop for a fable by J. Ogilby.
  • A peasant is raising his stick to drive on an ox. Etching by W. Hollar for a fable by J. Ogilby.
  • Juno is seated on the clouds and addresses a peacock standing on a mound; illustration of Ogilby's "Aesopicks". Etching by W. Hollar.
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    Buddha Sakyamuni: a statue of the god in a temple in China, attended by priests, monks and worshippers. Engraving, 1671.

    | Date: [1671] | Reference: 3010820i
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    A peasant sits on his hat on the ground while a laden wagon is dragged out of the water; illustration of a fable by J. Ogilby. Etching.

    Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. | Reference: 39688i
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    A man in prison praying to the devil to have him released. Etching by D. Stoop.

    Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. | Date: [1665] | Reference: 29679i
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    A large and a small crab are lying on a sea-shore. Etching by W. Hollar for a fable by J. Ogilby.

    Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. | Date: 1666 | Reference: 39636i
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    A fox licks the outside of a jug into which a crane has inserted its bill. Behind them the fox is picking up corn on a raised platform, and the crane tries to do the same. Etching by D. Stoop for a fable by J. Ogilby.

    Ogilby, John, 1600-1676. | Reference: 39670i
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