A 17th century illustration of dragons
Of the Dragon
London: E. Cotes and G. Sawbridge, 1658. Coloured woodcut, image 140mm x 175mm, set in letterpress text.
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Depictions of thee assorted dragons, fom the second edition of Edward Topsell's 'The History of Serpents'.
The accompanying text proclaims: ''Among all the kinds of serpents, there is none comparable to the dragon'', and offers intriguing guidance on methods to slay such creatures, notably referencing an ancient technique employed by the Grecians involving a vine branch.
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