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Orpheus Charming the Animals: AD.1.18-156

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Titles

Orpheus Charming the Animals

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Tempesta, Antonio

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library

Dating

16th Century, Late
17th Century, Early
Circa 1580 - Circa 1630

School or Style

Italian

Techniques used in production

Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.1.18-156
Primary reference Number: 128193
Bartsch: 826
Illustrated Bartsch: 826 (155)

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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