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Melchior Klesel: P.8708-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Melchior Klesel

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Sadeler, Egidius II

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Notes

History note: P&D Colnaghi & Co. sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], November 1922.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1615

Note

State I/III

School or Style

Flemish

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.8708-R
Primary reference Number: 145913
Lugt: 572
Illustrated Bartsch Commentary: 7201.308
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 301
Wurzbach: 121-122

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 24 August 2012

Associated departments & institutions

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

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