Description
A satirical illustration showing Pope Clemens XI riding a Jesuit, with a half-dragon, half-rooster creature symbolizing Theodorus de Cock.
Made by Carel Allard after own design.
Medium: Etching on Hand-laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 20 x 31.5 cm (7.87 x 12.4 inch). Image size: 19 x 30.5 cm. (7.48 x 12.01 inch).
Condition: good, given age. Light foxing, soiling and creasing. Some damage to lower left bottom margin. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
SATIRE, POPE CLEMENS XI, JESUITS, SPANISH SUCCESSION WAR, RELIGIOUS SATIRE, DUTCH PRINTS, CAREL ALLARD, 1707, LUST-HOF VAN MOMUS | EXPO-482 (SATIRE)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Part of the series ‘t Lust-Hof van Momus, published in Amsterdam, depicting satirical and allegorical themes.
Reference: FMH 3410-12; Atlas van Stolk 3280; Frederik Muller, De Nederlandsche geschiedenis in platen, vol. II, p. 84, no. 3410/12.
Biography engraver: Carel Allard (1648-1709) was a Dutch engraver, publisher, and printmaker known for his satirical works and historical prints.
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