Allegorische titelpagina met de zondeval en twee antieke Griekse artsen 1641

This 1641 engraving, by Flemish artist Cornelis Galle I, is a title page for a Brussels pharmacopoeia. Its allegorical composition features two ancient Greek physicians, Dioscorides and Andromachus, flanking a central title plaque. The upper section depicts the Fall of Man, highlighting the connection between the natural world and medical practice. The intricate design incorporates decorative elements, botanical motifs, and a detailed cityscape in the lower panel, demonstrating the detailed approach of the Dutch Golden Age printmaking tradition.