Excuderunt

/ˌɛkskuːdəˈruːnt/ verb

Definition

Latin phrase meaning 'they struck out' or 'they engraved'; used on prints to credit multiple artists.

Etymology

Latin third person plural perfect of excudere, used as a colophon (publication note) on historical prints and engravings to indicate who created the work.

Kelly Says

On old engravings and etchings, 'excuderunt' was how artists added their signatures—if you see 'Smith excuderunt' on a 1700s print, it means Smith made it or published it.

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