The introduction of the silkworm at the court of emperor Justinian design for Ser sive sericus vermis plate 8 in the Nova Reperta New Inventions of Modern Times print series. Justinian seated under a canopy, at left with his advisers. A monk, kneeling at the king's right, points out to him the process of silkworm culture, which is visible through the window behind.

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