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Hercules and Antaeus. Engraving by L. Kilian, 1610, after B. Spranger.

A satyr wearing spectacles removes a thorn from the foot of a male faun while a female faun and boy satyr observe, with printed latin verse. Line engraving by G. Piccini after J. Muller after B. Spranger.

A witches' sabbath. Line engraving, 17--.

Saint Dominic Guzman. Engraving after C. Cort, 1573, after B. Spranger.

A satyr wearing eyeglasses, with young assistant, removes a thorn from the foot of a male faun who leans against female companion. Engraving by G. Piccini after J. Muller after B. Spranger.

Saint Mary Magdalen. Etching by I.W.G. after B. Spranger.

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Saint Mary Magdalen. Etching by I.W.G. after B. Spranger.

Saint Dominic Guzman. Engraving after C. Cort, 1573, after B. Spranger.

A satyr wearing eyeglasses, with young assistant, removes a thorn from the foot of a male faun who leans against female companion. Engraving by G. Piccini after J. Muller after B. Spranger.

A satyr wearing spectacles removes a thorn from the foot of a male faun while a female faun and boy satyr observe, with printed latin verse. Line engraving by G. Piccini after J. Muller after B. Spranger.

Hercules and Antaeus. Engraving by L. Kilian, 1610, after B. Spranger.