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St James the Minor writing at his desk; scene of his martyrdom through a window: 30.I.1-125

Current Location: In storage

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St James the Minor writing at his desk; scene of his martyrdom through a window
?Plate to Frizon's 'La Saincte Bible Françoise' (Paris, Jean Richer & Pierre Chevallier, 1621)

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gaultier, Léonard
Publisher: Messager, Jean

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Description

Same size and format to plates engraved by Lasne and Mellan, present in this album.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1620

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: 30.I.1-125
Primary reference Number: 307383

Audit data

Created: Thursday 4 November 2021 Updated: Thursday 4 November 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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