An old woman with a flask attached to her hip moves with the aid of two crutches; illustrating weakness. Engraving by P. Galle.

  • Galle, Philippe, 1537-1612.
Date:
[1590?]
Reference:
43763i
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[Antwerp?] : [publisher not identified], [1590?]

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1 print : engraving ; sheet 15.4 x 8.7 cm

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Debilitas. Me, quibus innitor, baculi, angusto ore matella, Et macies, fractam viribus esse docent. Bears number bottom left : 28 Lettering translates as: Weakness Me, on whom I lean, the staff, the narrow-mouthed mat, and the thinness, they teach me to be broken by strength.

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Wellcome Collection 43763i

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