The Birth and Naming of John the Baptist [above]; John the Baptist Preaching in the Wilderness [below]

It takes a village to raise an object. Here are the people who've been involved with this one:

• Published by Philips Galle
• Engraved by Cornelis Galle I
• Engraved by Hans Collaert II
• Published by Theodor Galle
• Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
• Previously owned by Giovanni Piancastelli