The Griffin
Printmaker:
Unknown
Draughtsman:
Schongauer, Martin
(After)
Copy in reverse after an engraving by Schongauer, with eagle's talons as hind legs, as well as in front. Landscape added. Possibly the same hand as 'The Elephant' (22.I.1-89).
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount
Accession number: 22.I.1-82
Primary reference Number: 120697
Bartsch: 17
Illustrated Bartsch: 17 (p.175)
Illustrated Bartsch Commentary: 0801.093 C2
Old location number: 35.3.34b
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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