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Wrath, with Cain killing Abel in the background (plate 11): 22.I.8-53

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Wrath, with Cain killing Abel in the background (plate 11)
Virtues and Vices and the last Judgement, with scenes from the Old and New Testament in the background

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Goltzius, Hendrik (Attributed)
Publisher: Galle, Philips

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Description

Pasted onto a page in the 'Collaert' album in pyramid formation, nos. -51 to -53

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

16th Century
Production date: circa AD 1578

School or Style

Dutch

Components of the work

Plate Height 155 mm Width 109 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: 22.I.8-53
Primary reference Number: 306943
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 106

Audit data

Created: Thursday 30 September 2021 Updated: Thursday 30 September 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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