Women Lining Shelves with Mulberry Leaves for the Silkworms, plate 5 from Vermis Sericus The Silkworm engraved by Philip Galle 1537-1612

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"Women Lining Shelves with Mulberry Leaves for the Silkworms" is the fifth plate from the series "Vermis Sericus: The Silkworm," which is a collection of engravings illustrating the various stages of sericulture, or silk production. This particular plate was engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612), a notable Dutch engraver and publisher, based on a design by the Flemish artist Giovanni Stradano, also known as Jan van der Straet (1523-1605).

The series "Vermis Sericus" is an important work in the context of both art and early modern industry, as it provides a visual documentation of the silk production process, which was a significant economic activity during the Renaissance. The plate in question depicts women engaged in the careful task of preparing shelves for silkworms by lining them with mulberry leaves, which are the primary food source for the silkworm larvae. The detailed engraving captures the meticulous nature of this work and reflects the importance of women's labor in the production of silk.

Giovanni Stradano was known for his works that often combined attention to detail with a keen interest in the scientific and technological advancements of his time. His collaboration with Philip Galle on this series merges Stradano's detailed observational skills with Galle's mastery of engraving, resulting in a work that is both artistically significant and historically informative.

The "Vermis Sericus" series not only showcases the technical aspects of silk production but also provides insight into the social and economic roles of women in the 16th-century silk industry. As such, "Women Lining Shelves with Mulberry Leaves for the Silkworms" stands as a valuable historical record and a fine example of the collaborative printmaking practices of the Renaissance period.

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