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  • A man influenced by the devil to deprive his three daughters of an adequate dowry so that they must stay at home clothmaking. Engraving by T. Galle after J. Stradanus (Van der Straet), ca. 1600.
  • Men working at a printing press, proofing copy, inking, and setting type. Wood engraving. 18--, after Stradanus, ca.1580.
  • The prophet Elisha, inspired by the music of a minstrel, tells the kings of Israel, Judah and Edom that their lands will be irrigated without the aid of rain or wind. Engraving after Jan van der Straet.
  • Death visits the paupers' house. Engraving by Johan Sadeler after Jan van der Straet.
  • Hunting: dogs chase hares towards pens while hunters on horseback look on. Engraving by Philipps Galle after J. Stradanus.
  • The Virgin reads her Bible as the angel appears with the Holy Spirit. Engraving by J. Collaert after J. Straet.
  • Saint Peter and Saint Paul with the Apostles and other saints. Engraving after J. Stradanus.
  • The martyrdom of Saint Agatha. Engraving by P. Galle after Jan van der Straet (Stradanus), 15--.
  • Hunting: wolves are attracted by a ram's carcass, are trapped in snares, and fall into a pit hidden by leaves. Engraving by Philipp Galle after Stradanus.
  • Hunting: dogs baiting a boar in the foreground, while other wild boar scatter through wicker pens or dive into a muddy pond, driven by fear. Engraving by Philipps Galle after J. Stradanus.
  • A dying man in bed is surrounded by onlookers and demons. Etching by Karel van Mallery after Jan van der Straet.
  • Saint Hubert of Tongres. Engraving by P. Galle after A. Collaert after J. van der Straet (Stradanus).
  • Huntsmen killing polecats by spearing them with long pikes on the trees or by setting the dogs on them. Etching by J. van der Straet.
  • John the Baptist receiving his first bath, Elizabeth is recovering in bed while Zacharias is recording the childs name. Engraving by C. Galle after J. van der Straet.
  • A dinner party is interrupted by the appearance of Death who has captured a lady with his chain. Etching by Raphaël Sadeler after Jan van der Straet.
  • A gang of hunters pretend to wash their eyes with a slimy substance, thus fooling the monkeys, who 'ape' them and blind themselves, allowing the hunters to move in. Line engraving by J. Collaert after J. van der Straet, c. 1610.
  • The power of counsel: Daniel interpreting the dream related by Nebuchadnezzar. Engraving by Adrian Collaert after Jan van der Straet, 1567/1605.
  • Apollo, god of literature, plays his harp; a town goes about its rituals. Engraving by J. Sadeler after J. van der Straet, 1594.
  • A dying man in bed is given the last rites by a monk who is accompanied by angels. Etching by Karel van Mallery after Jan van der Straet.
  • Hunting: watching for hedgehogs and covering them with close fitting nets. Engraving by Philipps Galle after J. Stradanus.
  • The martyrdom of Saint Barbara. Engraving by Wierix after Jan van der Straet (Stradanus), 15--.
  • Saint Margaret: with the aid of the Holy Cross she crushes a dragon and receives the rewards of martyrdom. Engraving by H. Wierix after J. Stradanus.
  • A dying man in bed is given the last rites by a monk who is accompanied by angels. Etching by Karel van Mallery after Jan van der Straet.
  • The Holy Ghost in the form of a dove appears as a man lies asleep in bed, causing the demons to flee. Etching by Karel van Mallery after Jan van der Straet.
  • The prophet Ezekiel having a vision of God. Engraving by C. Galle I after J. van der Straet (Stradanus).
  • Huntsmen hiding behind cattle and horse carts to avoid being seen by the deer they are aiming at. Engraving by J. van der Straet.
  • The angel of the Annunciation. Engraving by H. Wierix after J. Stradanus.
  • The Holy Ghost in the form of a dove appears as a man lies asleep in bed, causing the demons to flee. Etching by Karel van Mallery after Jan van der Straet.
  • The preparation of the medicine guaiacum from a tree (right), and a man in bed suffering from syphilis, drinking a decoction of the medicine (left). Line engraving by P. Galle after J. van der Straet.
  • Saint George. Engraving by A. Collaert after J. Stradanus (Van der Straet), ca. 1600.