German university teacher and writer (1565-1613)

A laurel branch and a palm branch occupied by a snake and a dove; representing success when cunning (the snake) is allied to simplicity (the dove). Woodcut and letterpress, 1621.

Johannes Jessenius à Jessen [Jeszensky]. Woodcut.

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Friedrich Taubmann

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A laurel branch and a palm branch occupied by a snake and a dove; representing success when cunning (the snake) is allied to simplicity (the dove). Woodcut and letterpress, 1621.

Johannes Jessenius à Jessen [Jeszensky]. Woodcut.