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Hieronimi Scotti Placentini Vera Effigies Illustriss Comitis: P.6597-R

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Titles

Hieronimi Scotti Placentini Vera Effigies Illustriss Comitis

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Custos, Dominicus

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Description

Lettered oval with title in outer border and medallion at lower centre with motto: "Utcumque" and below image with production details: "Dominicus Custodis ad Vivum delineavit Aug.e Vindelicor a.o 92 ex".

Notes

History note: H. J. Holgen sold to Charrington November 1936 / JO £ [JC price code = £10]

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1936) by Charrington, John

Dating

16th Century, Late
Production date: AD 1592

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Lugt 572

  • Location: Plate lower right
  • Method of creation: Embossed
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: H.J. Holgen Nov 1936 / JO £
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Handwritten in graphite
  • Text: b2.rg 204 / £ / R368
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Handwritten in graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.6597-R
Primary reference Number: 131368
Lugt: 572
Singer: 83890

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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