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The Seven Sacraments: two kneeling angels holding a monstrance, symbolising the Communion, with six roundels representing (from left to right) baptism, confirmation and confession, matrimony, holy orders, and extreme unction: 23.I.3-550

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Titles

The Seven Sacraments: two kneeling angels holding a monstrance, symbolising the Communion, with six roundels representing (from left to right) baptism, confirmation and confession, matrimony, holy orders, and extreme unction

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown
Printmaker: Wierix, Anton II (After)
Publisher: Sadeler, Jan I

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Simplified copy of an engraving by Anton Wierix, without the baldachin and clouds, and with the scenes in plain circles.

School or Style

Flemish

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Io. Sadler excu:
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Name

Identification numbers

Accession number: 23.I.3-550
Primary reference Number: 307003
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 1672a (Wierix Family)
Alvin: 1207
Mauquoy-Hendrickx: 1348a
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Audit data

Created: Friday 8 October 2021 Updated: Wednesday 12 January 2022 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The Seven Sacraments: two kneeling angels holding a monstrance, symbolising the Communion, with six roundels representing (from left to right) baptism, confirmation and confession, matrimony, holy orders, and extreme unction" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/307003 Accessed: 2024-11-05 10:29:28

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{{cite web|url=https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/307003 |title=The Seven Sacraments: two kneeling angels holding a monstrance, symbolising the Communion, with six roundels representing (from left to right) baptism, confirmation and confession, matrimony, holy orders, and extreme unction |author=The Fitzwilliam Museum|accessdate=2024-11-05 10:29:28|publisher=The University of Cambridge}}

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