The descent of Christ into Limbo
Printmaker:
Heyden, Pieter van der
Publisher:
Cock, Hieronymus
Draughtsman:
Bruegel, Pieter, the elder
(After)
Method of acquisition: Bought (1898) by Unknown
16th Century
Production date:
circa
AD 1561
Accession number: P.4290-R-117
Primary reference Number: 142598
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 115 (Brueghel)
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 7 I/II
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 14 (van der Heyden)
Van Someren: 115
Bastelaer: 115
Lebeer: 38
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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