The plate owner's monogram is at the center of this design, with the horizontal edges above and below featuring the title text. Above is the bowl of hygeia; to the left vertical side, a microscope. At center, amongst the initials of the monogram, is a banner with the motto In Labore Vita upon it.
A portrait of a man sitting amongst a pile of books and some bottles. Standing above him is an older, thinner male carrying a staff—perhaps a depiction of Death?
"Alles ist einfacher, als man denken kann, zugleich verschränkter, als zu begreifen ist" --Goethe. The scene is of the interior of a library with books on a table, and books on shelves. A quill pen is also on the table.
Subject (Name):
Dusser de Barenne, J. G.
Subject (Topic):
Books, Buildings, Libraries, Medical libraries, Pens, and Physicians
At the center of this plate is a shield with an azure field and a flory-style cross Or at center. At the helm is an armor-esque piece with a large sword protruding downward at center. At the crest is a carpenter's square with several instruments displayed upon it. Behind this is long, elaborate leafing surrounding the entire design. Beneath the shield, under a banner reading Ex Libris, is a kite with a key at center and a lightning bolt dividing the image. To the left of the shield is a large caduceus; to the right is an owl standing atop three books.
Subject (Name):
Egbert, Joseph C. and Yale School of Medicine
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Books, Caduceus, Cross, Crosses, Owls, Shields, Snakes, and Swords
At center is a small home surrounded by trees, framed by two columns.. Above this, to the left, is the seal of the University of Pennsylvania, and to the right is a circle with several symbols within it. At center is a chalice with a snake wrapped around it. Beneath this image are several books, most standing on end.
Subject (Name):
Egbert, Joseph C. and Yale School of Medicine
Subject (Topic):
Books, Houses, Nature, Physicians, Scientific apparatus and instruments, Seal, Snake, and Windows
An image of a man in period clothing, seated in a chair and observing a print. He has a portfolio of additional work between his knees, and additional prints scattered on the floor. To his right is an end table displaying books along with a pen and inkwell. Behind him is a bookshelf filled with large volumes. Above, behind the title text, is another shelf with more books.
