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Engraved portrait of Rupertus in armor, in an elaborate border. On recto, title block has been left blank by the printers; a manuscript inscription in this space provides the title (which is printed on the verso). On verso, also enclosed by an elaborate border, a description of the subject in Latin. This woodcut border shows trophies of war.
Placed in a matting such that both verso and recto are visible.


whales
1601-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Custodis, David
ink; laid paper; matting
19 1/2 in x 14 1/4 in
Germany