Sts Cosmas and Damian – by Johann Ulrich Wechtlin – Woodcut – Catholic Art Print – Archival Quality Choose Paper Size (Image is Smaller):24x36 Rolled Poster - Satin Finish about 1/2" on 5x7 and

about 1/2" on 5x7 and about 1

The original photo is in color

Many copies of the original were made

is copyrighted

Sts Cosmas and Damian – by Johann Ulrich Wechtlin – Woodcut – Catholic Art Print – Archival Quality Choose Paper Size (Image is Smaller):24x36 Rolled Poster - Satin Finish about 1/2" on 5x7 andThis fascinating German woodcut was the title page from a 1517 medical handbook, invoking Saints Cosmas and Damian. The intricate and expressive woodcut is enhanced with simple but engaging hand painted watercolors. We have looked at this picture many times, spent hours restoring it, and it still gives us pleasure. The medical handbook, in use for over 100 years, was by Hans von Gersdorff. The title was Feldtbuch der Wundtartzney, literally Field Book