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Entry. Philip of Spain. Antwerp
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Spectaculorum in susceptione Philippi Hisp. Prin. Divi Caroli. V. Cæs. F. An. M.D. XLIX Antverpiæ
Entry. Philip of Spain. Antwerp
Author: Cornelius Scribonius Grapheus (Netherlandish, 1482–1558)
Illustrated by: Pieter Coecke van Aelst (Netherlandish, 1502–1550)
Printer: Gillis van Diest (Netherlandish, 16th century)
Illustrated by: Pieter Coecke van Aelst (Netherlandish, 1502–1550)
Printer: Gillis van Diest (Netherlandish, 16th century)
1550
Place of Publication: Antwerp, Belgium
Medium/Technique
Illustrated book with 29 woodcuts
Dimensions
Overall: 28.2 x 20 x 2 cm (11 1/8 x 7 7/8 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
William A. Sargent Fund
Accession Number62.1178
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Antwerp: Gillis van Diest, for Pieter Coecke van Aelst, 1550
Catalogue Raisonné
Brunet II, 1710-11; Landwehr, Splendid Ceremonies, 23; Berlin 2937; Gourary 13
Description(Antwerp: Gillis van Diest, for Pieter Coecke van Aelst, 1550) Folio; 59 leaves; contemporary vellum, dark gray cloth box.
First edition, printed in simultaneous French [MFA accession number 44.608], Latin [this volume], and Dutch editions.
Illustrations of plans, elevations, and details of triumphal arches erected in honor of Prince Philip of Spain's ceremonial entry into Antwerp.
First edition, printed in simultaneous French [MFA accession number 44.608], Latin [this volume], and Dutch editions.
Illustrations of plans, elevations, and details of triumphal arches erected in honor of Prince Philip of Spain's ceremonial entry into Antwerp.
ProvenanceEighteenth-century ownership inscription on leaf facing title; William H. Schab, New York, from whom purchased by MFA, December 12, 1962.