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Allegory on the Golden Age and the Fall of Man: AD.1.18-168

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Titles

Allegory on the Golden Age and the Fall of Man

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Matham, Adriaen
Publisher: Matham, Jacob
Draughtsman: Goltzius, Hendrik (After)

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Measurements and weight

trimmed with narrow margins, 314 x 431

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1620

Note

Published posthumously after Goltzius's death.

School or Style

Dutch

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 168
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Type: Number

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Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.1.18-168
Primary reference Number: 226648
Bartsch: 1
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 162 (after Goltzius)
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 1 (Matham)
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 2 i/iii (Adriaen Matham)
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 457 i/ii (Jacob Matham)
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 528 i/iii (after Goltzius)

Audit data

Created: Wednesday 3 April 2019 Updated: Friday 1 August 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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