Antique Print of William Cavendish on the Winged Horse Pegasus

Reference
BG-13361-59
Category
Engraving
Sheet size
50.9 x 63.4 cm (20.0 x 25.0 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 1,900

Antique print titled 'Il Monte avec la Main, les Eperons, et Gaule (..)'. Plate 4 from "La Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux" by William Cavendish. This engraving shows William Cavendish, first Duke of Newcastle performing a Capriole on the winged horse Pegasus. He is surrounded by eleven horses, all sitting up and classical gods look down on him from the clouds. Published circa 1660.

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