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Sultan Cansaves Gauris: P.1708-1991

Object information

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Titles

Sultan Cansaves Gauris
Vitae et Icones Sultanorum Turcicorum

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Bry, Theodor de

Entities

Categories

Legal notes

Bequeathed by Henry Scipio Reitlinger, 1950, transferred from the Reitlinger Trust, 1991

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1991) by Reitlinger, Henry Scipio

Dating

Production date: AD 1596

Note

Illustration to J.J. Boissard, 'Vitae et Icones Sultanorum Turcicorum', Frankfurt, 1596.

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 93 mm Width 94 mm
Sheet Height 93 mm Width 94 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SVLTAN CANS - A - VES - GAVRIS.
  • Location: In a semi-circle, around the image
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: f 20
  • Location: Image right centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.1708-1991
Primary reference Number: 83293
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 207 - 254
Nagler (Monogrammisten): 1618 - 1
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 30 September 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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