Si iaculis astuq dolo per frondea rura/ Humani capitur simulator Simius oris - Monkey Hunt

An original engraved plate in very good condition produced c. mid 16th century, most probably in Antwerp by Philips or Johannes Galle. This print originates from the celebrated 104-print series titled ‘Venationes Ferarum, Avium, Piscium’ designed by Johannes Stradanus. Measures 20.7 cm x 28.4 cm. Pasted neatly onto a piece of cream card. Printed signature to the tail ‘Johan Stra. inuent’ and lettered ‘Si iaculis astuq dolo per frondea rura/ Humani capitur simulator Simius oris’. Small nicks to each of the upper corners, a small hole to top right, lower corners slightly nicked, otherwise in very good condition. Illustrates a lively and chaotic monkey hunt scene.