Artist
Theodor Galle (Netherlandish, 1571–1633)Netherlandish, 1571–1633
Artistafter
Johannes Stradanus (Flemish, 1523–1605, active Italy)Flemish, 1523–1605, active Italy
PublisherPublished by
Joannes Galle (Flemish, c. 1600–1676)Flemish, c. 1600–1676
CultureFlemish
Titles
- Hyacum, et Lves Venerea
- Discovery of Guaiacum as a Cure for Venereal Infection
Datec. 1600
MediumEngraving
DimensionsPlate: 7 7/8 × 10 1/2 in. (20 × 26.7 cm)
Sheet: 11 × 13 3/4 in. (27.9 × 34.9 cm)
Mat: 15 7/8 × 19 7/8 in. (40.3 × 50.5 cm)
Sheet: 11 × 13 3/4 in. (27.9 × 34.9 cm)
Mat: 15 7/8 × 19 7/8 in. (40.3 × 50.5 cm)
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.1998.9.6
Not on view
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Department
Sarah Campbell Blaffer FoundationObject Type
"Renaissance Technology in Print," Hawn Gallery, Jake and Nancy Hamon Arts Library, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, August 20–October 12, 2012.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Printed on the platebottom left below the image: 6.
Printed on the plate centered below the image: HYACVM, ET LVES VENEREA .
Printed on the plate bottom margin below the image: Grauata morbo ab hocce membra mollia Leuabit is Fa Sorpta coctio arboris .
Printed on the plate centered below the image: HYACVM, ET LVES VENEREA .
Printed on the plate bottom margin below the image: Grauata morbo ab hocce membra mollia Leuabit is Fa Sorpta coctio arboris .
Printed on the image bottom left: Ioan. Stradanus inuent.
Printed on the image bottom right corner: Ioan. Galle excu.
Printed on the image bottom right corner: Ioan. Galle excu.
Catalogue raisonnéNew Hollstein 328 (Stradanus)
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