A black and white engraving depicting a portrait of a man on the left and a formal garden with a serpent statue on the right.
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This is a black and white engraving, likely from the 17th or 18th century, divided into two main panels and a lower section with additional details. **Left Panel:** Features a portrait of a man within an ornate oval frame. He has a full beard, shoulder-length wavy hair, and is wearing a dark coat with a white collar. The frame is decorated with a repeating pattern of leaves and berries. **Right Panel:** Depicts a formal garden with a central statue. The statue appears to be a serpent coiled around a staff, a symbol often associated with medicine (the Caduceus). The garden is laid out with geometric precision, featuring hedges, trees, and a stone structure. The sun is shining brightly in the background, creating a dramatic effect. **Lower Section:** Contains two small coat of arms on either side of a block of text in Latin. Below this is a signature or inscription. The overall style is detailed and precise, typical of engravings from this period. The image appears to be a commemorative piece, possibly honoring a physician or someone associated with medicine and gardens.


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