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Mercury holding his caduceus, accompanied by a cockerel: P.25-2022

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Mercury holding his caduceus, accompanied by a cockerel
Set of ornamental prints with classical gods against dark backgrounds

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Delaune, Étienne

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Notes

History note: Christopher Mendez; bt. David Scrase (with P.23-2022 and P.24-2022)

Legal notes

Given by the Executors of the Estate of David Scrase, 2022

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2022) by Executors of the Estate of David Scrase

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.25-2022
Primary reference Number: 307423
Robert-Dumesnil: 421
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Audit data

Created: Monday 8 November 2021 Updated: Saturday 28 January 2023 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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