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Sophonisbe drinking from the poison cup: 34.17-80

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sophonisbe drinking from the poison cup

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Aldegrever, Heinrich

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1910) by Humphrey, Laurence, Mrs

Dating

16th Century
Production date: AD 1553

School or Style

German

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: 34.17-80
Primary reference Number: 145275
Bartsch: 62
Hollstein (German): P.37
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 23 September 2022 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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