Ordinis Cluniacensis Monachus (Monk of the Order of Cluny) (from Dugdale's and Dodsworth's "Monasticon Anglicanum," Vol. I, London, 1655)

1655

Not on view

Monk of the order Cluny, whole length, walking to left; in black hooded robe, holding a small book in his right hand; illustration to Dugdale's 'Monasticon Anglicanum', I (London: 1655).

Artwork Details

Title: Ordinis Cluniacensis Monachus (Monk of the Order of Cluny) (from Dugdale's and Dodsworth's "Monasticon Anglicanum," Vol. I, London, 1655)
Etcher: Daniel King (British, Chester ca. 1616–1661)
Artist: Formerly attributed to Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
Author: Related author Sir William Dugdale (British, 1605–1686)
Author: Related author Roger Dodsworth (British, 1585–1654)
Date: 1655
Medium: Etching; first state of three
Dimensions: Plate: 9 15/16 × 5 3/4 in. (25.3 × 14.6 cm)with thread margis
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
Object Number: 20.81.3.179
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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