An elegant lady with gloves, mask and fur muff; representing Winter. Etching by W. Hollar.

Date:
1641
Reference:
39018i
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[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1641.

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1 print : etching ; platemark 25 x 18.2 cm

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Hyems. Cum deformis hyems gelidas constrinxerit undas pectore ne sanguis torpeat hisce tegor. Pellibus armenys, et velis, vincimus auras (non gladio) et claro MVLCIBER Igne tuo. Winter. Thus against winter wee ourselves doe arme and think you then the cold can doe us harme but though it be to hard for this attire yet wee'll orecome it not with sword but fire. W. Hollar. inv. 1641.

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Wellcome Collection 39018i

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