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Henry II, King of France: P.5696-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Henry II, King of France

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

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Notes

History note: From the collection of P. Mariette (1634-1716) [Lugt 1790 with the date 1690]; Rousseau (Paris) sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], January 1935.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Charrington, John

Note

Engraving pasted onto large sheet, which has been cut again as indicated by the inscription below. A copy in reverse of a portrait engraved by Delaune c.1560?

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.5696-R
Primary reference Number: 166310
Lugt: 572
Lugt: 1790
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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