Mounted horsemen and soldiers in antique armour battling with a group of lions. Engraving by C. F. Le Tellier after P. P. Rubens.

  • Rubens, Peter Paul, 1577-1640.
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41642i
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The scene is tumultuous, with tumbling bodies, rearing horses and a number of drawn daggers and swords

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[Paris] (Rue de la Harpe) : Le Bas

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1 print : engraving, with etching ; image 17.8 x 23.3 cm

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Chasse au lion. Dediée à Monsieur le Comte de Buffon de l'Academie françoise et de celle des sciences. Intendant du jardin et du cabinet du Roi. Peint par P.P. Rubens. Gravé par le Tellier

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Wellcome Collection 41642i

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