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Memento Mori: 1876.12.16-173

Current Location: In storage

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Memento Mori

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Master M. Z.

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Description

A nude woman standing on a skull, holding a sundial

Notes

History note: Karl Eduard von Liphart (1808-1891) (Lugt 1687), sold 5 December and 5 following days, 1876, C. G. Boerner, Leipzig. Lot 1884

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1876-12-05) by Liphart, Karl Eduard von

Dating

16th Century
Circa 1500 - Circa 1503

School or Style

German

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: 1876.12.16-173
Primary reference Number: 120858
Bartsch: 17
Illustrated Bartsch Commentary: 0914.020
Lehrs (Geschichte): 20
Old location number: 35.1.25

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 28 January 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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