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Joannes Goropius Becanus
Printmaker: Wierix, Johan
History note: From an unknown collection [Lugt 1285a] (Hugh Howard?); Gilhofer & Ranschburg sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], May 1933.
Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John
16th Century
Production date:
AD 1580
With text printed from woodblock on verso, for 'Opera Ioan. Goropii Becani'
Accession number: P.9529-R
Primary reference Number: 150109
Lugt: 572
Lugt: 1285a
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 2088
Alvin: 1861
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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