Room II · Colonial Mexico

Physicians, reprint of a plate by Antonio Ricardo, 1578

Anonymous artist

Book leaf printed on paper on both sides in two inks. With a reprint of a 1578 plate by Antonio Ricardo. With an image of physicians of the period. With the legend: "Recopilación de cirugía con un arte para lograr muy útil y provechosa. Composed by master Alonso López, native of Los Hinojosos. Surgeon and nurse at the hospital of St. Joseph of the Indians of this very distinguished city of Mexico. Addressed to the illustrious R.P.S. Don P. Moya de Contreras, Archbishop of Mexico and of His Majesty's council".

Classification

Printed matter

Date

1519–1821 · 16th century

Material

Paper

Dimensions

10.2 × 14.9 × 0.1 cm

Inventory no.

MUNAG.043.02523

Credits

Curator: Gabriela Zesati · Fotografía: Israel Salinas