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Elephant drovers and workmen in loincloths driving on an elephant in reins to pull a ship to the shore. Engraving by J. Petrus.

Christoph von Hellwig. Line engraving by J. Petrus, 1713.

A battle in which stampeding elephants are attacked by mounted riders and archers. Engraving by J. Petrus.

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Petrus, Jacob, active approximately 1701-approximately 1729

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A battle in which stampeding elephants are attacked by mounted riders and archers. Engraving by J. Petrus.

Christoph von Hellwig. Line engraving by J. Petrus, 1713.

Elephant drovers and workmen in loincloths driving on an elephant in reins to pull a ship to the shore. Engraving by J. Petrus.