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The Cumaean Sibyl, holding a flaming torch: P.4122-R-102

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Cumaean Sibyl, holding a flaming torch
Sibyls

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Monogrammist I. H. S.

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1928) by Whitley, Leonard

Dating

16th Century
Circa 1556 CE - Circa 1572 CE

School or Style

Italian

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: PRETIVM FACIENT, ET INSIDIABVTVR EI / SIBYLLA CVMANA
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Inscription present: in reverse

  • Text: 7
  • Location: Plate lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Number

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.4122-R-102
Primary reference Number: 200008
Bartsch: 14
Illustrated Bartsch: 14 (518)
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Tuesday 9 December 2014 Updated: Tuesday 9 December 2014 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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