Ser, sive sericus vermis, 1580-1605 (c.)

In the foreground, seated to right, emperor justinian conversing with monks, under a canopy; in the background, seen through a window, women looking after silk worms and to right, waving silk. Engraving. Date: 1580-1605 (c.). Dimensions: Height: 206 mm; Width: 269 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Luigi Alamanni. Collection: British Museum.