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The Abduction of Helen: P.23-1944

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Titles

The Abduction of Helen

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Brosamer, Hans

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Legal notes

Bought from the Print Duplicates Fund

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1944-06)

Dating

1540s
Production date: AD 1540

School or Style

German

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.23-1944
Primary reference Number: 122179
Bartsch: 10
Hollstein (German): 15
New Hollstein (German): 13
Illustrated Bartsch: 10 (460)

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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