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Desiderius Erasmus: P.7-1963

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Object information

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Titles

Desiderius Erasmus
Effigiem Desiderii tibi Sculptor Erasmi Exprimit Ingenium Scripta diserta Suum

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Cross, Thomas

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1963-07) by Norton, M. A.

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1649

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: T. Cross Londini Senr Sculp
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: Impensis Guil. Freeman
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Address

Inscription present: Lugt 572

  • Location: Plate lower right
  • Method of creation: Embossed
  • Type: Stamp

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.7-1963
Primary reference Number: 32724
Hind (English 1905): 23
Hind (English 1952-64): 31
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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