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Paulus van Somer II

The Dragon Chained

Description

Maker

Paulus van Somer II (Dutch, ca. 1649- ca. 1694)
After Benard Lens II (English, 1659-1725)

Title

The Dragon Chained
John Milton's 'Paridise Lost'

Year

ca. 1688

Medium

  • Etching on ruled album sheet

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Etching on ruled album sheet

Materials

ink

Supports

  • paper

Dimensions

32.1 x 20.3 cm (12 5/8 x 8 inches) (image)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

below image "The Dragon Chained/83/Chap. 2." and artist's names

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Anonymous Gift

Object Number

2010.115

Type

  • Prints

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Paulus van Somer II (Dutch, ca. 1649- ca. 1694)
After Benard Lens II (English, 1659-1725)
The Dragon Chained; John Milton's 'Paridise Lost', ca. 1688
Etching on ruled album sheet
32.1 x 20.3 cm (12 5/8 x 8 inches) (image)
Anonymous Gift 2010.115

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