Medicina - Theologia - Lex
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1796
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image features a circular etching with two women standing in the center, facing each other and shaking hands. The woman on the left wears a long, flowing dress with a belt around her waist, while the woman on the right wears a similar dress with a headband and holds a book in her left hand. Above them, a triangle contains a bird in flight, accompanied by the words "THEOLOGIA" at the top and "MEDICINA" and "LEX" on either side. The background of the etching is a solid color, with a thin border around the edge of the circle. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with clean lines and minimal ornamentation. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up James Heath.