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Beached sperm whale at Noordwijk, 1614: 24.I.10-146

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Beached sperm whale at Noordwijk, 1614

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Visscher, Claes Jansz. (Attributed)
Printmaker: Velde, Esaias I van de (After)
Publisher: Jonghe, Clement de

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

1610s
Production date: after AD 1614

Note

State II.

School or Style

Dutch

Techniques used in production

Engraving

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 24.I.10-146
Primary reference Number: 197429
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 1 copy (Van de Velde)

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Created: Saturday 26 October 2013 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

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

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