Trapping the serpent
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Trapping the serpent

TitleTrapping the serpent
ArtistJan van der Straet, called Stradanus, Flemish, 1523–1605
Dateca. 1595 16th century
MediumEngraving on paper
Classificationfigures
OriginNetherlands Netherlands
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Mrs. A. W. Erickson
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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