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Caliope: AD.1.18-199

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Caliope
The Muses

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Passe, Crispijn I de

Entities

Categories

Description

From a set of nine circular plates intended to be used as trenchers. Muses are represented by seated women in the costume of the 16th century

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Netherlandish

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.1.18-199
Primary reference Number: 311604
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 406
Franken: 986
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Audit data

Created: Wednesday 19 October 2022 Updated: Friday 21 October 2022 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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