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The prodigal son feasting with harlots: 31.I.7-65

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The prodigal son feasting with harlots
The Story of the Prodigal Son

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown
Painter: Wael, Cornelis de (After)

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Description

From a set of five. Three of the plate by an unknown printmaker after designs by Cornelis de Wael; the remaining two, one dated 1658, are by Jan Baptist de Wael.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: circa AD 1658

School or Style

Flemish

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: 31.I.7-65
Primary reference Number: 307644
Illustrated Bartsch Commentary: 6
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 2 i/iii
Wurzbach: 2(2)
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 11 January 2022 Updated: Tuesday 11 January 2022 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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