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Gerhard Mercator: P.39-1970

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Gerhard Mercator

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Bry, Johann Theodor de
Printmaker: Goltzius, Hendrik (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1970) by White, A. B., Mrs.

Dating

16th Century
Production date: in or after AD 1593

Note

After the print by Hendrik Goltzius, in an oval, background decorated with strapwork. Illustration to Boissard

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.39-1970
Primary reference Number: 165817
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011 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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