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Amerigo Vespucci discovers America: 22.I.8-147

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Titles

Amerigo Vespucci discovers America
New Inventions of Modern Times

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Galle, Theodor
Publisher: Galle, Philips
Draughtsman: Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

16th Century
Production date: circa AD 1591

School or Style

Dutch/Flemish

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: 22.I.8-147
Primary reference Number: 142726
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 323-I (Straet)

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 29 October 2019

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

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