It behoveth a King to overcome him self: AD.11.22-148

Current Location: In storage

Titles

It behoveth a King to overcome him self
The Family of Darius before Alexander

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Simon, John
Publisher: Cooper, Edward

Entities

Print

Categories

Print

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library

Dating

18th Century
Circa 1700 CE - Circa 1725 CE

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Techniques used in production

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in two colums

Text: Alexander having overcome Darius near the Town of Isse Enters a Tent, / where Darius's Mother / Wife and Daughters were, and there is gave a Singular example of his / Modesty and Clemency
Location: Plate lower left and right
Method of creation: Printed
Type: Inscription

Text: Sold by E Copper at the 3 Pidgeons in Bedford Street
Location: Plate lower right
Method of creation: Printed
Type: Inscription

Text: C. le Brun
Location: Plate lower left
Method of creation: Printed
Type: Name

Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.11.22-148
Primary reference Number: 225559
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 25 September 2018 Updated: Monday 1 February 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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