Head of an apostle or philospher
Printmaker:
Caylus, Philippe de Thubières, comte de
Painter:
Rubens, Peter Paul
(After)
Note on an impression at the Bibliotheque Nationale describes this print as the first mezzotint attempted by the artist. There is an impression of a later state in one of the Fitzwilliam's Cabinet du Roi volumes, 32.I.15-258
Given by the Executors of the Estate of David Scrase, 2022
Method of acquisition: Given (2022) by Executors of the Estate of David Scrase
18th Century
Production date:
AD 1734
Unfinished proof impression, before additional lights burnished.
Accession number: P.86-2022
Primary reference Number: 307497
BN Inventaire (18thC): 382
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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