The return of the Apostles and the election of Matthias as Apostle, by Philips Galle

An image of Print Album. The return of the Apostles from Mount Olivet and the election of Matthias as Apostle. Galle, Philips (Netherlandish, 1537-1612). After Heemskerck, Maerten van (Netherlandish, 1498-1574). Engraving, 1575. Dutch. State I/III, printed with the letterpress dedication 'Etsi quidem plurimum...'. Part of Works of Heemskerck Volume 1, M.H-I.

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Print Album. The return of the Apostles from Mount Olivet and the election of Matthias as Apostle. Galle, Philips (Netherlandish, 1537-1612). After Heemskerck, Maerten van (Netherlandish, 1498-1574). Engraving, 1575. Dutch. State I/III, printed with the letterpress dedication 'Etsi quidem plurimum...'. Part of Works of Heemskerck Volume 1, M.H-I.

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