Colossus Monarchic. Statua Danielis Dan. II 31.
Product information: Colossus Monarchic. Statua Danielis Dan. II 31.
Original antique hand colored copper engraving. One of the most interesting cartographic curiosities in Seutter`s famous series of large symbolic figures. Colossus, with sword and scepter, represents Daniel`s interpretation of King Nebuchadnezzar`s dream. The greatest empires in the history are engraved on the breastplate. Oriental empires on the left leg and western ones listed on the right leg. Mythical animals also representing the great monarchies flank the figure.
Properties
| Issue date: | 1728 |
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| Published place: | Augsburg |
| Publisher: | Matthias Seutter |
| Technique: | Copperengraving/handcolored. |
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