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David playing the harp before Saul: P.4290-R-169

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

David playing the harp before Saul
The Eulogy of Music

Maker(s)

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

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1898) by Unknown

Dating

16th Century
Production date: circa AD 1589

School or Style

Dutch/Flemish

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: David tocando el arpa para templar la melanco/ lia de Saul
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Title

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.4290-R-169
Primary reference Number: 142761
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 477
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 2 June 2014 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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