The preparation of the medicine guaiacum from a tree (right), and a man in bed suffering from syphilis, drinking a decoction of the medicine (left). Line engraving by P. Galle after J. van der Straet.

  • Straet, Jan van der, 1523-1605.
Date:
[1600?]
Reference:
5444i
Part of:
Nova reperta
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[Antwerp] : Phls Galle excu, [1600?]

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1 print : line engraving ; platemark 20.1 x 26.9 cm.

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Hyacum, et lues venerea. Gravata morbo ab hocce membra mollia levabit ista sorpta coctio arboris. Ioan. Stradanus invent. Phls Galle excu. Bears number lower left "6."

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Wellcome Collection 5444i

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