(5) Leonardo and Leo Belgicus (part one)

The engraving shown here is listed as Allegorical Theme: Combat of Animals, c. 1515-20, attributed to the Master of the Beheading of John the Baptist, and has been thought to be based on two drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, shown below. The Master of the Beheading of John the Baptist is only known for a print of that subject, the print shown here, and some small prints.

The Allegorical Theme: Combat of Animals appears to be based not just on the Leonardo drawings, but also on Bruegel prints with buildings in the distance drawn the same way. In some places the style of printing and engraving resembles prints by Rembrandt. This print is a joke.

(Details on catalogues, locations, etc. will be added later.)