We are preparing an overview of all emblems and other illustrations in all editions of all books by Jacob Cats #emblembook #engraving #intaglio #art

4: Most recent is this piece based on John Wither’s 1635 emblem book. Effectively the first graphic novels…there is text, but the emblems also told the story, useful as few could read. I did not want it as an emblem so my friend Mary redrew it [IG @art_map]. Tattoo by the mad genius that is Loran Iris [IG @loraniristattoo]. Text reads: “Death is unable to divide theirs hearts, whose hands true love hath type.” #biblioink #booktattoo #tattoo #johnwither #bookart #emblembook

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"La fin nous fait tous egaux"
Woodcut
3,1 x 5,3 cm
Emblem from:
Gilles Corrozet:
Hecatongraphie
Paris: Groulleau, 1548
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