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Page 43 from Francis Quarles' emblem book (engraving on verso: Mundus in exitium ruit)
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.196-2009
Primary reference Number: 168361
Object entry number: 0775
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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