Antique Emblem Print-MIRROR-ARCHIMEDES-SYRACUSE-FIRE-HARBOUR-Bolland-Galle-1640

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Antique emblem print, page 510, captioned: Caelestibus armis eminus expugnat (A heavenly weapon conquers distance). It shows: Archimedes holding a mirror in the harbour of Syracuse, thus reflecting the light to set fire to a roman ship. It signifies St. Ignatius' ability to inflame the hearts of men with love of God through his preaching. This emblem is set within an ornamental border. Copperplate engraving and text on verge type hand laid paper. Text front and rear. Description: This rare authentic old antique print / plate originates from: 'Afbeeldinghe van d'eerste eeuwe der Societeyt Iesu voor ooghen ghestelt door de Duyts-Nederlantsche Provincie der selver Societeyt.' (transl.: Images of the first century of Jesuits presented by the German-Netherlands Province of said Society.), by Jean Bollandus ao., published by Plantijn/Plantin, Antwerp, 1640. This work was translated by Laurentius Uwens from the latin ed., published in the same year: 'Imago primi saeculi societatis Iesu .' The famous centennial publication of the Low Countries Jesuits, containing beautiful emblematic engravings.Artists and Engravers: Authors: Johannes Bolland (1596-1665), Jean de Tollenaere (1582-1643), Sidronius de Hossche (1596-1653), Jacques van de Walle (1599-1690), Philip Fruytiers (1610-1666). Engraver: Cornelis Galle (Flemish 1576-1650). Condition: Excellent given age. General age related toning. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: A321-13 The overall size is ca. 6.9 x 8.9 inch. The image size is ca. 5.5 x 4.1 inch. The overall size is ca. 17.5 x 22.5 cm. The image size is ca. 14 x 10.5 cm. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 31831

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