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Il Modo d Adoperare il Balador Secreto dei Giudei, by Jacopo Coppa of Modena
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Il Modo d Adoperare il Balador Secreto dei Giudei, by Jacopo Coppa of Modena
1562682 Il Modo d Adoperare il Balador Secreto dei Giudei, by Jacopo Coppa of Modena, Florence, 1st October, 1573 (woodcut & print) by Italian School, (16th century); 42.8x29 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Allegorical border incorporating an emblem with the motto Veritas Super Omnia Vincit
Jacopo Coppa of Modena (fl.1542-61) was an itinerant seller of medicines, a doctor who treated notable people, including Cosimo de Medici and the Venetian noblewoman Caterina Barbaro, and an editor of Ariosto and other Italian literature of his day. This apparently unrecorded broadside advertises, and provides the recipe for, a nostrum previously known only to the Jews but now offered by Jacopo. For those who take it according to the prescription, it is said to cure a wide variety of ailments, enumerated here. ); Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22820712
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Broadside Cure Drug Drugs Emblem Esoteric Florentine Motto Pharmaceutical Pharmaceuticals Prescription Printmaking Publishing Recipe Remedy Secret Treatment Truth Wisdom Allegorical
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This print showcases "Il Modo d Adoperare il Balador Secreto dei Giudei" by Jacopo Coppa of Modena, a renowned Italian doctor and editor during the 16th century. The woodcut and print, dated October 1st, 1573, measures an impressive 42.8x29 cm and is part of a private collection. The artwork features an ornate allegorical border incorporating an emblem with the motto "Veritas Super Omnia Vincit" meaning "Truth Conquers All". In this broadside advertisement, Jacopo Coppa reveals a secret remedy previously known only to the Jewish community but now offered to all. His nostrum claims to cure various ailments when taken according to his prescription. Jacopo Coppa was not only a skilled physician who treated notable figures like Cosimo de Medici and Caterina Barbaro but also an editor of prominent Italian literature such as Ariosto's works. This unrecorded piece serves as both a publishing endeavor and an opportunity for him to share his medical knowledge with the wider public. The print captures the essence of Renaissance-era medicine, showcasing its esoteric nature through intricate details in both text and imagery. It provides viewers with insight into historical pharmaceutical practices while emphasizing the importance of truth in healthcare. With its rich symbolism and historical significance, this artwork offers a glimpse into Jacopo Coppa's world—a world where secrets were unveiled through printed words and remedies promised hope for those seeking relief from various ailments.
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