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Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558–1617)
In the manner of: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528)
Based on: Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian (Florentine), 1475–1564)
In the manner of: Albrecht Dürer (German, 1471–1528)
Based on: Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian (Florentine), 1475–1564)
1596
Medium/Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
Platemark: 18.7 x 12.7 cm (7 3/8 x 5 in.)
Sheet: 20.2 x 14.2 cm (7 15/16 x 5 9/16 in.)
Sheet: 20.2 x 14.2 cm (7 15/16 x 5 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP7233
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Bartsch 041; Hirschmann 50 (II); Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish, vol. VIII) 50 (II); Leesberg (New Hollstein, Dutch & Flemish, Goltzius, part II) 31 (II/II)
Signed
Signed and dated in plate,lower center, on rock: HG; dated on rock, right of Christ's knees: A°96
Marks
Partial watermark (but not yet identified); verso, in ink: Robert Balmanno, FSA London 1829 [Lugt 213]; collector's stamp in red: H.F.S. [Henry F. Sewall; Lugt 1309]' accession number in ink: P7233
ProvenanceRobert Balmanno (b. 1780 - d. 1866; Lugt 213), London and New York; Henry Foster Sewell (b. 1816 - d. 1896; Lugt 1309), New York; November, 1897, purchased by the MFA through the Harvey D. Parker Fund. (Accession Date: October 21, 1897)