Title
Prester John, fabulous Christian king riding out
Caption
Prester John, fabulous Christian king riding out. In 12th and 13th centuries said to be powerful ruler in Asia. 14th-16th centuries was thought to be king of Abyssinia.
Title page of "Ho Preste Joam das Indias", Lisbon, 1540
Woodcut printed red and black
Date
1540
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP03098_005837
License type
Rights managed
Available size
44,2Mb (4,8Mb) / 11,1in x 15,5in / 3328 x 4637 (300dpi)