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The Virgin and Child Adored by an Abbot: P.37-1938

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Virgin and Child Adored by an Abbot

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Wolfgang Aurifaber [The Goldsmith]
Printmaker: Master E. S. (After)

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Description

A 'modern' impression of an engraved copper or brass decoration plate. The original plate was found in the sacristy of the church of the Premonstratensian monastery St Lucien in Graubünden (Kanton, Schweiz) in the late 18th century. Etched copies were made, see P.38-1938. The original engraved plate is presently kept by the Kupferstichkabinett Berlin.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938) by Charrington, John

Dating

Production date: in or after AD 1477 : impressions were made after the plate was found in the 18th century

Note

A modern impression by "Wolfgangus Aurifaber" from an old plate found on a church door

School or Style

German

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.37-1938
Primary reference Number: 129226
Bartsch: 13
Passavant: p265
Illustrated Bartsch: 13 (16)
Lehrs (Geschichte): 80a
Willshire: A.3
Lugt: 572
Old location number: 35A.1.33*
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 March 2025 Last processed: Saturday 22 March 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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