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Saul casting a javelin at David: P.4290-R-49

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Saul casting a javelin at David
The Story of David and Saul

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown
Publisher: Cock, Hieronymus
Draughtsman: Heemskerck, Maerten van (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1898)

Dating

16th Century
Production date: circa AD 1556

Note

State with Cock's address.

School or Style

Netherlandish

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Saul arojo la lanza a David
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Title

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.4290-R-49
Primary reference Number: 198961
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 500 (Heemskerck)
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 103 (Heemskerck)
Kerrich: p.21

Audit data

Created: Thursday 29 May 2014 Updated: Thursday 29 May 2014

Associated departments & institutions

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

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