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John Amos Comenius (Jan Amos Komenský): P.147-1941

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Titles

John Amos Comenius (Jan Amos Komenský)
Iohan-Amos Comenivs, Morauvs. Ao Aetat 50 1642

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Glover, George
Publisher: Slater, Thomas

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1642

Note

Are to be sould by Tho:Slater

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.147-1941
Primary reference Number: 35192
Hind (English 1905): 18
Hind (English 1952-64): 13

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

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

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