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The temptation of the idler: P.3104-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The temptation of the idler
The dream of the doctor

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Dürer, Albrecht

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by Young, Arthur W.

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1498

Note

Only state.

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper ( mounted at all four corners on the mount)
Plate Height 190 mm Width 121 mm
Sheet Height 190 mm Width 121 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: AD
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Monogram

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.3104-R
Primary reference Number: 93769
Bartsch: 76
Illustrated Bartsch: 76
Illustrated Bartsch Commentary: .076
Meder: 70
Hollstein (German): 70
Schoch/Mende/Scherbaum: 18
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 28 September 2022 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

Citation for print

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