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The Annunciation The birth and early life of Jesus
Printmaker: Goltzius, Hendrik
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount
16th Century
Production date:
AD 1594
Accession number: 23.K.2-7
Primary reference Number: 119353
Bartsch: 15
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 9
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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