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Mercury with figures representing the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Virgo: P.4122-R-87

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Mercury with figures representing the zodiacal signs of Gemini and Virgo
The seven planets

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Bonasone, Giulio (Attributed)
Printmaker: Reverdino, Giorgio (Attributed)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1928) by Whitley, Leonard

Note

From a set of seven plates. Catalogued by Bartsch under Reverdy as 'doubtful work'. Now thought to be by Giulio Bonasone, see Stefania Massari 1983 nos.22-28.

School or Style

Italian

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: MERCVRIVS / 6
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.4122-R-87
Primary reference Number: 199993
Bartsch: 8 (Reverdy)
Illustrated Bartsch: 8 (489) (Reverdy)

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 December 2014 Updated: Tuesday 9 December 2014

Associated departments & institutions

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

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