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Merrymakers in a Mussel Shell
Pieter van der Heyden (Netherlandish, about 1530–after March 1572)
In the manner of: Hieronymus Bosch (Netherlandish, active by 1480, died in 1516)
Published by: Hieronymus Cock (Netherlandish, 1510–1570)
In the manner of: Hieronymus Bosch (Netherlandish, active by 1480, died in 1516)
Published by: Hieronymus Cock (Netherlandish, 1510–1570)
1562
Medium/Technique
Engraving, with hand-coloring
Dimensions
Sheet: 21.1 cm (8 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Katherine E. Bullard Fund in memory of Francis Bullard
Accession Number64.713
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish, vol. III, Bosch) 27, i / ii; Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish, vol. IV, Cock) 140; Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish, vol. IX, van der Heyden) 50
DescriptionThis impression has been hand colored, somewhat crudely, with blue wash on the shell.
Signed
Signed in plate with the engraver's monogram, lower right: P/AVE
Marks
Watermark (yes, but not yet identified); verso, MFA stamp with accession number in graphite: 64.713
InscriptionsIn plate, at lower right: Heronimus bos inue / H Cock ex / 1562
ProvenanceMarch 10-12, 1964, sale at Sotheby's, London; purchased from that sale by P. &. D. Colnaghi & Co. (dealers), London, for the MFA. (Accession Date: May 13, 1964)