Mercury and Argus Mercure et Argus Jeu des fables
Printmaker: Della Bella, Stefano
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1934-01) by Ledger, Walter
17th Century#
Production date:
AD 1644
Annotated in ink in the 'false' blank lower section (see P.4098-R-24): 'Mercury & Argus'. Intended to be the Nine of Diamonds in a set of 52 playing cards.
Accession number: P.4098-R-42
Primary reference Number: 179540
Vesme: 507
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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