A wizard casting spells from his magic circle by the light of his cauldron surrounded by creatures. Engraving by J. Wood, 1763, after J. Collins..

  • Collins, John, approximately 1725-1758 or 1759.
Date:
1763
Reference:
37879i
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An episode in Gerusalemme liberata by Torquato Tasso, canto XIII (?)

Publication/Creation

1763

Physical description

1 print : engraving

Lettering

A moon light scene of a forest where Ismen the magician is sacrificing to demons and invoking them to rise. I. Wood sc.

Edition

[State without subject lettering, and with "I. Wood sc." scratched in place of fuller lettering].

Reference

Wellcome Collection 37879i

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