Ulisse Aldovrandi
De Animabilus Insectis Libri septem

De Animabilus Insectis Libri septem

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ArtistItalian, 1522–1605
CultureItalian
Titles
  • De Animabilus Insectis Libri septem
Date1602
MediumBook with engravings and woodcuts
DimensionsOverall: 14 3/16 × 9 15/16 × 3 1/8 in. (36 × 25.2 × 8 cm)
 Open: 14 3/16 × 20 11/16 in. (36 × 52.5 cm)
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.2022.2
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