A battle between frogs and mice (Batrachomyomachia): a kite descends and kills the combatants. Etching.
- Date:
- 1668
- Reference:
- 39661i
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A fable attributed to Aesop. A mouse riding a weasel fights against a frog sitting on a crayfish. Two mice wear thimbles as helmets. A kite is about to descend on them
Publication/Creation
1668
Physical description
1 print : etching ; image 21.7 x 16.9 cm
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6
Reference
Wellcome Collection 39661i
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Location Status Access Closed stores