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Dirk Volkertsz Coornhert: P.5636-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Dirk Volkertsz Coornhert

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown
Painter: Cornelisz. van Haarlem, Cornelis (After)

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Description

The composition is filled with engraved text of Biblical passages. Muller/Van Someren describes them as 'Zinnebeelden', i.e. elbmes or allegories.

Notes

History note: Holgen (Amsterdam) sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], February 1933.

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Dutch

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.5636-R
Primary reference Number: 165904
Lugt: 572
Muller (Portreten van Nederlanders): 1121
Van Someren: 1193 g*

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011

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

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