They Seek a King

Print

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The artwork features a mythical scene with a crowned figure holding a scepter seated on a throne, surrounded by various animals and symbols, including a rhinoceros with patterned body sections. A tree and celestial symbols fill the background, adding a mystical atmosphere to the intricate composition.

The artwork features a mythical scene with a crowned figure holding a scepter seated on a throne, surrounded by various animals and symbols, including a rhinoceros with patterned body sections. A tree and celestial symbols fill the background, adding a mystical atmosphere to the intricate composition.

Name/Title

They Seek a King

Entry/Object ID

1962.1.8

Description

The image is separated into two tablets. On the top is a sitting man (perhaps in a canoe?) surrounded by mushrooms, animals, sun, moon, stars, and a tree. On the bottom section is a man with a mask sitting before a rhino with animals on its side.

Type of Print

Intaglio

Category

Vault, Abstract, Animals, People, Plants and Nature, Symbol

Made/Created

Artist

John Ihle

Date made

1960

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

13-1/4 in

Width

10 in