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The prodigal son: 22.I.3-64

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The prodigal son

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Dürer, Albrecht

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1496

Note

Only state.

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper ( laid down)
Plate Height 243 mm Width 191 mm
Sheet Height 243 mm Width 191 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: AD
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Monogram

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 22.I.3-64
Primary reference Number: 93940
Bartsch: 28
Illustrated Bartsch: 28
Illustrated Bartsch Commentary: .028
Meder: 28
Hollstein (German): 28
Schoch/Mende/Scherbaum: 9
Old location number: 35.8.16
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 28 September 2022 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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