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Saint John the Evangelist. Engraving.

A dying man in bed is given the last rites by a monk who is accompanied by angels. Etching by Karel van Mallery after Jan van der Straet.

Saint Matthew. Engraving.

Saint Mark, writing his gospel. Engraving.

The Holy Ghost in the form of a dove appears as a man lies asleep in bed, causing the demons to flee. Etching by Karel van Mallery after Jan van der Straet.

Saint Luke, reading an oblong book. Engraving.

A man dies and his soul ascends to heaven. Etching by Karel van Mallery after Jan van der Straet.

Jupiter waves a wand at a woman looking at herself in a mirror, while a travelling merchant of spectacles and a blind man walk by; allegory of the conscientious use of sight. Engraving by P. de Jode.

[Engravings] / [Thomas de Leeuw ; with Latin verses by  Cornelis van Kiel].

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Saint Luke, reading an oblong book. Engraving.

A dying man in bed is given the last rites by a monk who is accompanied by angels. Etching by Karel van Mallery after Jan van der Straet.

Saint Mark, writing his gospel. Engraving.

Jupiter waves a wand at a woman looking at herself in a mirror, while a travelling merchant of spectacles and a blind man walk by; allegory of the conscientious use of sight. Engraving by P. de Jode.

[Engravings] / [Thomas de Leeuw ; with Latin verses by Cornelis van Kiel].