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The invention of the compass: 22.I.8-177

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The invention of the compass
New Inventions of Modern Times

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Collaert, Jan II
Publisher: Galle, Philips
Draughtsman: Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

16th Century
Production date: circa AD 1591

Note

State I/II

School or Style

Dutch/Flemish

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: 22.I.8-177
Primary reference Number: 142727
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 1206 (Collaert)
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 324-I (Straet)

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 10 May 2013

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

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