A long haired bearded man covered in fur walking on all fours on a forest floor.
- Weiditz, Hans, approximately 1495-approximately 1536
- Date:
- [1531]
- Reference:
- 3335836i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Possibly an allegory of the dangers of evil passions; the man has been transformed into a wild animal as a result of his evil ways.
Publication/Creation
[Augsburg], [1531]
Physical description
1 print : woodcut on paper ; 9.5 x 16 cm
Related material
print published in: Officia M.T.C.. (b31038578)
Notes
Mounted with 3335835i
This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.
References note
Dodgson, C. (1903-1911). Catalogue of early German and Flemish woodcuts preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum. Volume II, page 177, number 20.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 3335836i
Type/Technique
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores