Extremely rare old woodcut published in 1682 representing the fable The Eel and the Serpent.

This superb original engraving is taken from the famous work by Gabriele Faerno, Centum fabulae ex antiquis scriptoribus delectae (A hundred charming fables, poetically interpreted by ancient authors) published and printed in Brussels in 1682 by Fransiscum Foppens.

Faerno is counted as one of the first poets of the Renaissance, largely thanks to this work the 100 Fables (Centum fabulae ex antiquis autoribus delectae, et carminibus explicatae). First published in 1563, Farneo's work contains a collection of 100 fables.


Exceptional engraving in remarkable condition, page size 14/8 cm

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Extremely rare old woodcut published in 1682 representing the fable The Eel and the Serpent. This superb original engraving is taken from the famous work by Gabriele Faerno, Centum fabulae ex antiquis scriptoribus delectae (A hundred charming fables, poetically interpreted by ancient authors) published and printed in Brussels in 1682 by Fransiscum Foppens. Faerno is counted as one of the first poets of the Renaissance, largely thanks to this work the 100 Fables (Centum fabulae ex antiquis autoribus delectae, et carminibus explicatae). First published in 1563, Farneo's work contains a collection of 100 fables. Exceptional engraving in remarkable condition, page size 14/8 cm You will find many other historical documents and old prints in our EBay store. Do not hesitate to subscribe in orde