Two Egyptian porphyritic vases, one decorated with a satyr and snakes, the other with hieroglyphs and birdsheads; representing the succession of time and eternity. Etching after J.B. Fischer von Erlach.

  • Fischer von Erlach, Johann Bernhard, 1656-1723.
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Two Egyptian porphyritic vases, one decorated with a satyr and snakes, the other with hieroglyphs and birdsheads; representing the succession of time and eternity. Etching after J.B. Fischer von Erlach. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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1 print : etching ; platemark 28.8 x 42.8 cm

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Abdita naturae vel successio temporis. Symbolum aeternitatis. Zwey aegyptische gefäs von porphir, vier Schuhe hoch, welche in der Gallerie zu Mantua gestanden, aber A. 1630 in der Plünderung zerschlagen worden, welche Abriss die Königin Christina aus Schweden in Rom davon hatte. Deux vases Egyptiens de porphyre hauts de quatre pies, qui etaient dans la gallerie de Mantoue, casses en suite par le pillage l'an 1630 dont la Reine Christine de Suede a eu le modele a Rome. J.B. F. v. E. del. C.P.S.C.M. Bears number: No. 2

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