Two ostriches are mocked for their lack of mental agility and inability to fly by three birds of prey sitting on top of a mountain crevice. Etching by J. E. Ridinger.
- Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698-1767.
- Reference:
- 39417i
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About this work
Description
Illustration for a fable about the impossiblity of combining mental agility and heavy bodies
Publication/Creation
[Augsburg] : J. E. Ridinger
Physical description
1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 29.1 x 22.8 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Fabul X: In schwehre Cörper einen aufgeweckten Geist zu bringen ist unmöglich. J. El. Ridinger inv. fec. et excud.
Lettering continues repeating the German title in French and Latin
Bears number (in pencil) bottom left : T 774
Reference
Wellcome Collection 39417i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores