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Oriens and Eurus: 24.I.3-228

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Oriens and Eurus
The Four Quarters of the World

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Passe, Crispijn I de
Publisher: Galle, Philips
Galle, Philips (After)

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Description

Representing the east quarter of the world, with the personification of the wind Eurus scattering leaves and flower over the earth.

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Dutch

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: 24.I.3-228
Primary reference Number: 144316
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 571
Franken (Passe): 1169
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 3 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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