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Print, Indians Catching Fish with the Help of Pelicans

This is a Print. It was designed by Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus and engraved by Karel van Mallery and published by Philips Galle. It is dated ca. 1596 or after and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is engraving on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mrs. A. W. Erickson. It is credited Gift of Mrs. A. W. Erickson.

Its dimensions are

20.4 × 26.2 cm (8 1/16 × 10 5/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Near left center: Ioan. Stradanus invent.; near lower right: Carol de Mallery Sculp; at lower right: Phls Galle excud.; Below: ANSERIS INSTAR AUEM FOELIX...; Lower left: 91, Lower right: XXIII

Cite this object as

Print, Indians Catching Fish with the Help of Pelicans; Designed by Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus (Flemish, 1523–1605); Engraved by Karel van Mallery; Published by Philips Galle (Flemish, 1537 - 1612); Netherlands; engraving on paper; 20.4 × 26.2 cm (8 1/16 × 10 5/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. A. W. Erickson; 1952-37-26

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