A lion lolling on the ground with its mouth wide open. Etching by J. E. Ridinger.

  • Ridinger, Johann Elias, 1698-1767.
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Aug[usta] Vind[elicorum] [Augsburg] : J. E. Ridinger

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1 print : etching, with engraving ; image 21.9 x 23 cm

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Der schlaffende Löw. Joh. El. Ridinger. del. sculps. et exc. Aug. Vind. Lettering continues:..Er steht vom Lager auf, und legt im Feld sich nider Ein leiser Schlaf stärckt ihm zum Anfall seine Glieder. Leo dormiens. Cervicem inflexam posuit, jacuitque per antrum immensum, saniem eructans. Virgil. IV. Aeneid. Bears number (in pencil) bottom left : T 521

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Wellcome Collection 39480i

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