Black-and-white woodcut of two men in robes beside a round table with stones, with Latin text above and below.

Two men with stones at a table, woodcut from Ortus sanitatis

A black-and-white woodcut from an early printed book shows two standing men in long robes and a cape on either side of a round table holding several stones. The figure on the left rests a hand on his hip while the man on the right gestures toward the stones, and Latin text appears above and below the scene.

Artist: Unknown
Date: 23 June 1491
Medium: Incunabula
Source: Wellcome Collection
Size: 2997 × 4000 px

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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1491.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

15th century 1490s 1491 engraving woodcut stones early printed book latin text incunabula ortus sanitatis materia medica medicine history medieval illustration black and white