J. Meyer, Alexander the Great Rides Off to Hunt, 17th-Century, Etching

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Johannes Meyer jun. (1655 Zurich - 1712 ibid.): Alexander the Great rides off to hunt, 17th century, EtchingTechnique: Etching on … Read more Johannes Meyer jun. (1655 Zurich - 1712 ibid.): Alexander the Great rides off to hunt, 17th century, EtchingTechnique: Etching on Paper, mounted on PaperDate: 17th centuryDescription: Sitting on horseback and armed with bow and arrow, a young person rides off to hunt. The characteristic lock of hair on the forehead suggests Alexander the Great. The feminine features, however, could also be a reference to the goddess of the hunt, Diana. In front, a man leads the hunting dogs. In the background a flock rides towards the forest.Keywords: Mythology, allegory, hunting, Alexander the Great, city, Jadh dogs, 17th century, Baroque, Hunting, Switzerland, Size: 13,1 cm x 18,3 cm (5,2 x 7,2 in)Condition: Good condition. The edges of the sheet are just trimmed. Pale discolouration in the corners and somewhat wavy due to the old mounting. Upper left coarse damage by two tears. See less