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Henry IV, wearing laurels, in an oval framed by a palm leaf and a laurel branch: P.7277-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Henry IV, wearing laurels, in an oval framed by a palm leaf and a laurel branch

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gaultier, Léonard

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Notes

History note: John Charrington [Lugt 572].

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century
Production date: circa AD 1621

Note

Plate for Nicole Gilles' "Les Chroniques et Annales de France" (Paris, 1621). Woodblock text on verso.

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.7277-R
Primary reference Number: 135397
Lugt: 572
Baré (Gaultier): 372
BN Inventaire (17thC): 509

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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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