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The Alchemist: P.21-2010

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Alchemist

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Galle, Philips
Publisher: Cock, Hieronymus
Painter: Bruegel, Pieter, the elder (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2010) by Keynes, W. M., Dr.

Dating

16th Century
Circa 1557 CE - Circa 1563 CE

School or Style

Dutch

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.21-2010
Primary reference Number: 176878
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 197 II Bruegel)
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 391 I (Galle)
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 13 January 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The Alchemist" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/176878 Accessed: 2024-04-24 23:28:25

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