A miniature illustration of domesticated elephants

MALLET, Alain Manesson.

Elefans.
Paris, 1683. Coloured. 150 x 110mm, set in letterpress.

A 17th century illustration of working elephants, one being ridden by a warrior.
Although the plate was published in the 'Africa' section of Mallet's 'Description de l'Univers', the scene features Indian elephants.


Stock ID : 23902