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F. S. Eliot

British, active 19th century

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This is a photograph of an old leather-bound book. The book is covered with red leather and has the word "IGNIS" embossed in gold on its front cover. The cover shows signs of wear and aging, with visible scuffs and scratches. There are four brass clasps on the edges of the book: one on the top and bottom edges, and two on the right side.
Joris Hoefnagel, Animalia Rationalia et Insecta (Ignis), c. 1575/1590s, bound volume of 78 drawings (incl.title page) in watercolor and gold paint on parchment, alternating with pages of ink inscriptions on paper; 2 plates (III, IV) with gold border only (80 total decorated pages), Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1987.20.5

Animalia Rationalia et Insecta (Ignis)

Joris Hoefnagel · c. 1575/1590s · bound volume of 78 drawings (incl.title page) in watercolor and gold paint on parchment, alternating with pages of ink inscriptions on paper; 2 plates (III, IV) with gold border only (80 total decorated pages) ·  Accession ID  1987.20.5