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
- Distillatio
- Invention of Distillation
Datec. 1600
MediumEngraving
DimensionsPlate or block: 7 7/8 × 10 3/8 in. (20 × 26.4 cm)
Sheet (sheet): 11 1/8 × 13 1/2in. (28.3 × 34.3cm)
Sheet (sheet): 11 1/8 × 13 1/2in. (28.3 × 34.3cm)
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.1998.9.7
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 plate bottom left below the image: 7 .
Printed on the plate centered below the image: DISTILLATIO.
Printed on the plate bottom margin below the image: In igne Succus omnium, arte corporum Vigens fit vnda, limpida et potissima.
Printed on the plate centered below the image: DISTILLATIO.
Printed on the plate bottom margin below the image: In igne Succus omnium, arte corporum Vigens fit vnda, limpida et potissima.
Printed on the image bottom left: Ioan. Stradanus inuent. Ioan. Galle excud.
Catalogue raisonnéNew Hollstein 329 (Stradanus)
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