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Saint Paul and his epistles, acclaimed by the four continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and America. Engraving.

Women personifying the continents of Europe, Africa and Asia, are protected by Father Time, while a woman personifying antiquity points to the value of ancient coins. Engraving by M. van der Gucht after P. Berchet.

Edward Jenner's surname made out of letters representing Aesculapius sending Hygieia to the four continents to disseminate Jenner's discovery of vaccination against smallpox. Watercolour by Miss Paytherus.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin): the celebration of her Sacred Heart. Engraving by G. Petrini after J. Olivieri.

The four continents: Europe, Asia, America, Africa. Engravings by Crispijn van de Passe, ca. 1600.

Renouvellemens périodiques des continens terrestres / Par Louis Bertrand.

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Edward Jenner's surname made out of letters representing Aesculapius sending Hygieia to the four continents to disseminate Jenner's discovery of vaccination against smallpox. Watercolour by Miss Paytherus.

The four continents: Europe, Asia, America, Africa. Engravings by Crispijn van de Passe, ca. 1600.

Renouvellemens périodiques des continens terrestres / Par Louis Bertrand.

Saint Paul and his epistles, acclaimed by the four continents of Europe, Asia, Africa and America. Engraving.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin): the celebration of her Sacred Heart. Engraving by G. Petrini after J. Olivieri.