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Prudence, with Esther before Ahasverus in the background (plate 5): 22.I.8-38

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Prudence, with Esther before Ahasverus in the background (plate 5)
Virtues and Vices and the last Judgement, with scenes from the Old and New Testament in the background

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Goltzius, Hendrik (Attributed)
Publisher: Galle, Philips

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

16th Century
Production date: circa AD 1578

School or Style

Dutch

Components of the work

Plate Height 153 mm Width 109 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: 22.I.8-38
Primary reference Number: 306938
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 100

Audit data

Created: Thursday 30 September 2021 Updated: Thursday 30 September 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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