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The Sacrifice of Isaac: 1876.12.16-115

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Sacrifice of Isaac
The Story of Abraham

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Pencz, Georg

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Notes

History note: Karl Eduard von Liphart (1808-1891) (Lugt 1687), sold 5 December and 5 following days, 1876, C. G. Boerner, Leipzig. Lot 1223 (£1.1.0)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1876-12-05) by Liphart, Karl Eduard von

School or Style

German

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1876.12.16-115
Primary reference Number: 121809
Bartsch: 5
Hollstein German: 5
Illustrated Bartsch: 5 (321)
Old location number: 37.7.1e

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 10 September 2025

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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