Palace, a fountain on the left and the entrance portal on the right Book of Perspective
Printmaker: Hondius, Hendrik I (Possibly)
An illustration to Part Two of Hans Vredeman de Vries' "Book on Perspective," which contained explanations of perspective with geometric and architechtural figures.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount
17th Century#
Production date:
circa
AD 1605
State I/II. One of the illustrations without Hondius' monogram. It is possible that it was engraved by Bartholomeus Dolendo, who also contributed to Part Two of the book.
Accession number: 30.I.2-51
Primary reference Number: 143915
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 580 (Vredeman de Vries)
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): p.218
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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