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Pope Pius V praying before a crucifix at right, above a battle scene at sea (Battle of Lepanto?): P.11432-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Pope Pius V praying before a crucifix at right, above a battle scene at sea (Battle of Lepanto?)

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown
Publisher: Aelst, Nicolaus van

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: From the collection of Joseph Gulston (c.1744-1786) [Lugt 2986]; the Northwick collection; P&D Colnaghi & Co. sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], September 1934.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1934) by Charrington, John

Dating

16th Century
Production date: AD 1572

Note

Estimated date, as the title along lower edge seems to refer to the pontiff's six years as Pope

School or Style

Netherlandish

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.11432-R
Primary reference Number: 168172
Lugt: 572
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 September 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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