The Virgin and Child Adored by an Abbot
Printmaker:
Wolfgang Aurifaber [The Goldsmith]
Printmaker:
Master E. S.
(After)
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.
Method of acquisition: Given (1938) by Charrington, John
Production date: in or after AD 1477 : impressions were made after the plate was found in the 18th century
A modern impression by "Wolfgangus Aurifaber" from an old plate found on a church door
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*
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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