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The Cyclops Forging Arms: 22.I.10-66

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Titles

The Cyclops Forging Arms

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Cort, Cornelis
Painter: Vecellio, Tiziano (After)

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Description

An allegory of the city of Brescia.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century
Production date: AD 1572

Note

State II/IV

School or Style

Dutch

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: 22.I.10-66
Primary reference Number: 143053
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 156
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 209
Bierens de Haan: 156

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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