The whole state of Europe. Or an hieroglyphick for the election of an Emperor of Germany. Being an Explanation of those three curious emblematick capital paintings of Sr. R--t W--l's at his house in Chelsea. / N.B. The Beasts represent certain monarchs, and the birds certain kingdoms, the eagle in particular Germany with her nine electors. I. B. Vandrülle In. Sculp.

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The whole state of Europe. Or an hieroglyphick for the election of an Emperor of Germany. Being an Explanation of those three curious emblematick capital paintings of Sr. R--t W--l's at his house in Chelsea. / N.B. The Beasts represent certain monarchs, and the birds certain kingdoms, the eagle in particular Germany with her nine electors. I. B. Vandrülle In. Sculp.
413 x 299 mm, trimmed within plate mark; design: 411 x 252 mm
Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1900.
Peel 0311
Published: 
[Place not specified] : According to Act of Parliament, November 17th 1741.
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Century: 
18th century
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Print
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Drawings and Prints