Maulbeer Baum

Maulbeer Baum

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Kandel, David, -1587 engraver
Contributor(s):
Bock, Hieronymus, 1498-1554
Publication:
Gedruckt zü Strasburg : Bei Wendel Rihel, Den xxviij Augusti, im Jar MDXLVI [1546]
Language(s):
German
Format:
Still image
Genre(s):
Pictorial Work
Abstract:
Illustration of a scene from the Pyramus and Thisbe myth as described by Ovid. Thisbe arrives at the mulberry tree and throws up her arms at the sight of the dying Pyramus who lies next to the tree. The handle of a knife protrudes from his chest. Butterflies fly amidst the leaves of the fruitful tree and the lion is shown running away in the distance.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Kreuter Büch, darin Underscheid, Würckung und Namen der Kreüter so in Deutschen Landen wachsen; (DNLM)2223016R
Extent:
1 print : 29 x 18 cm.
Technique:
woodcut, color
NLM Unique ID:
101456958 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C03305
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101456958