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A man and a woman play stringed instruments; a stag looks on; representing the sense of hearing. Engraving after C. de Passe I, the elder.
- Passe, Crispijn van de, approximately 1565-1637.
- Reference
- 27161i
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About this work
Description
The stag represents hearing, due to the notion that its fleetness derived from an acute sense of hearing
Publication/Creation
[Place of publication not identified] : G. de Hollander exc.
Physical description
1 print : line engraving ; image 16.2 x 12.1 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Auditus. Auditu tollit suprema ad sydera mentes/ Musica quæ tristem pellit amaritem. Crisp. de Pas inv.
Lettering note
Bears number: 2
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 27161i
Type/Technique
Languages
- Latin
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores