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The descent of the Holy Ghost: 23.I.2-421

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The descent of the Holy Ghost
Scenes from the life and passion of Christ and of the Virgin

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Sadeler, Jan I
Draughtsman: Vos, Maarten de (After)

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century
Production date: circa AD 1587

School or Style

Flemish

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: 23.I.2-421
Primary reference Number: 145182
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 157 (Sadeler)
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 419 (Vos)
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 12 January 2024 Last processed: Friday 12 January 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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