[Birth of Adonis]

Collection:: Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):: Blocklandt, Anthonie van, 1532-1583, artist
Contributor(s):: Galle, Philipp, 1537-1612, artist
Publication:: [15--]
Language(s):: Latin
Format:: Still image
Subject(s):: Midwifery
Obstetrics
Abstract:: Woodland scene, with Myrrha turning into a tree, giving birth to Adonis; many women have gathered to witness the birth.
Copyright:: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:: 1 print : 23 x 30 cm.
Technique:: engraving
NLM Unique ID:: 101392809 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:: A021192
Permanent Link:: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101392809

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