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The Lyon and the Kid, from Ogilby´s Aesopics.

Francis Barlow (British, Lincolnshire ca. 1626-1704 London)

Original from 1668

England's first native book illustrator and professional etcher, Francis Barlow is best remembered for his accomplished depictions of animals and birds. The etching is one of a group of fifty commissioned by the enterprising publisher John Ogilby to illustrate fables in the manner of Aesop. 

In the related story, the humble goat remains safely on a hill and resists the enticements of the kingly lion, who secretly wishes to eat him. 

The moral of the tale suits the tumultuous politics of the period: Better be Captain in the smallest Fort, Than be commanded in a Princes Court.

Engraving - Plate signed - 1668

Francis Barlow (c. 1626-1704); Richard Gaywood - large quarto etching - A lion is standing roaring under a mountain crag - 1668

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