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David with the head of Goliath on his sword. Line engraving attributed to P. de Jode after J.P. Saenredam, 1600, after L. van Leyden.

An itinerant surgeon extracting stones from a man's head; symbolising the expulsion of 'folly' (insanity) Line engraving by L. van Leyden, 1524.

Saint Mary (the Blessed Virgin) with the Christ Child. Etching after Lucas van Leyden, 1523.

Saint George, the princess whom he has rescued, and his fight with the dragon. Engraving after L. van Leiden.

David with the head of Goliath. Line engraving by J.P. Saenredam, 1600, after L. van Leyden.

Saint Antony Abbot. Line engraving by Lucas van Leyden.

Solomon judges the case of the two harlots. Colour etching by C. Ploos van Amstel, 1782, after L. van Leyden.

An itinerant surgeon extracting stones from a man's head; symbolising the expulsion of 'folly' (insanity) Line engraving after L. van Leyden.

Saint James the Less. Etching by R. Schiaminossi after Lucas van Leyden.

Augustus and the Tiburtine sibyl. Engraving attributed to B.W. Dolendo, 16--, after L. van Leiden.

A surgeon extracting a tooth from the mouth of a young man while a young woman picks the patient's purse. Engraving by L. van Leyden, 1523.

Saint Matthew. Engraving by L. van Leyden.

A tooth-drawer extracting a tooth from a standing patient, who is being pick-pocketed by a woman. Line engraving after L. van Leyden, 1523.

David playing his harp for a disgruntled Saul in front of a crowd of courtiers and soldiers. Engraving after L. van Leyden, 1508.

A seated surgeon cutting behind the ear of a younger man seated at his feet. Engraving by L. van Leyden, 1524.

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A surgeon extracting a tooth from the mouth of a young man while a young woman picks the patient's purse. Engraving by L. van Leyden, 1523.

Saint Matthew. Engraving by L. van Leyden.

A tooth-drawer extracting a tooth from a standing patient, who is being pick-pocketed by a woman. Line engraving after L. van Leyden, 1523.

David playing his harp for a disgruntled Saul in front of a crowd of courtiers and soldiers. Engraving after L. van Leyden, 1508.

A seated surgeon cutting behind the ear of a younger man seated at his feet. Engraving by L. van Leyden, 1524.