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William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle: P.5652-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

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Notes

History note: From the Northwick collection; P&D Colnaghi & Co. sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572]

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1655

Note

Inscription below "Taken from Corallo a Romance by F. Biondi Printed by H Mosely 1655 Dedicated to William Earl of Strafford by R.G". This is a plate to a translation of Sir Giovanni Franceso Biondi's "Coralbo", printed by Humphrey Mosely (c1603-1661) in 1655, dedicated to William Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford (1626-1695). The "R.G" is Robert Gentilis, the translator (1590-c.1655)

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.5652-R
Primary reference Number: 165943
Lugt: 572

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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