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Francois I, King of France: P.6490-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Francois I, King of France

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Bie, Jacques de
Painter: Sanzio, Raffaello (After)

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Notes

History note: P&D Colnaghi sold to Charrington May 1932.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Dating

17th Century
Circa 1634 CE - 1643 CE

Note

One of 64 plates executed for "Les vrais portraits des Rois de France."

School or Style

Flemish

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.6490-R
Primary reference Number: 131212
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 5
Duplessis: 66
Lugt: 572

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

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

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