Emperor Justinian I receives the first silkworm eggs, Introduction of the silkworm and silk production in Europe (series title), Vermis Sericus (series title on object), Emperor Justinian I receives the first silkworm eggs from Nestorian monks. At the bottom two lines in Latin. Second print of a series of six prints about the introduction of the silkworm and silk production in Europe., print, print maker: Karel van Mallery, after design by: Jan van der Straet, (mentioned on object), publisher: Philips Galle, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1593 - 1597, paper, engraving, height, 195 mm × width

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