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(Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor?) bust before a niche, head in profile to the left, wearing cape, cap and ribbon with order of the Golden Fleece
Printmaker: Unknown
History note: West (through Miss Latham) sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], October 1935.
Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Charrington, John
16th Century
Production date:
AD 1547
Accession number: P.5602-R
Primary reference Number: 165866
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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