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Page 35 from Francis Quarles' emblem book (engraving on verso: Frustra quis stabilem figat in orbe gradum?)
Printmaker: Unknown
Method of acquisition: Given (2009) by Alexander, David
17th Century#
Production date:
AD 1635
For Francis Quarles (1592- 1644) 'Emblemes', 1635. The plates were largely the work of William Marshall with some by W.Simpson , Robert Vaughan and I.Payne. On verso letterpress text: 'HUGO de Anima. What profit is there in vain-glory...
Accession number: P.195-2009
Primary reference Number: 168360
Object entry number: 0775
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: P.196-2009
Accession Number: Marlay cutting G. 3a
Accession Number: 1090.f.27
Accession Number: MS 2-1960
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