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The Invention of Stirrups from Nova Reperta (New Discoveries)
Artist
Theodor Galle
(Flemish, c. 1571 - c. 1633)
Publisher
Philip Galle
(Dutch, 1537 - 1612)
After
Stradanus
(Flemish, 1523 - 1605)
Datec. 1591
MediumEngraving
DimensionsOverall Inches: plate: 7-13/16 x 10-9/16 inches, sheet: 8-7/16 x 11-3/8 inches; Overall Centimeters: plate: 20 x 27 cm, sheet: 21.4 x 28.8 cm
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number2009.379
Collections
ClassificationsWork on Paper
Object NameEngraving
DepartmentPermanent Collection
CultureWestern European
NationalityFlemish
On View
Not on viewCentury
- Sixteenth
Signedin plate bottom left: Ioan. Stradanus inuent.; in plate bottom left: Phls Galle excud.
Inscribedbottom center: STAPHAE, SIVE STAPEDES. / Pedes, humi vt, Stetere equo, infidentium Cito leuaati, vt ipsa Scala Subleuat.; bottom left: 9.