An insignia; a man beating attacking a prostrate man; Rhea drawn in a chariot approaching one of the corybantes.
- Date:
- 16th century?
- Reference:
- 3386323i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
A horse shoe with foliage either side of a black and white sheild (top); one man stands over the other lying on the floor; he raises a stick in preparation to strike (middle); a figure on chariot is led by 2 lions; she approaches a figure standing beside a tree with a staff standing vertical in the ground (bottom).
Publication/Creation
[Place of publication unknown] : [publisher not identified], 16th century?
Physical description
3 prints on 1 sheet : woodcut on paper ; 8.9 x 8 cm, 9.5 x 12.1 cm, 6.4 x 11.2 cm.
Lettering
Bears lettering: 'Ranzoviorum Insignia'.
Notes
Illustrations to unidentified publications.
Rhea was an ancient Earth-goddess and was normally drawn in a chariot by 4 lions (here by 2) and crowned with a turret-like crown as a goddess, founder of cities. She carries the sacred tympanum. The figure to the right is one of the corybantes, or priests.
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores