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January and February


The Twelve Months
Hans Bol (Netherlandish, 1534–1593)

Medium/Technique Engraving
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. T. Jefferson Coolidge
Accession Number29.1985.1
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Andresen 5
Provenance1929, sold by Keppel and Company, New York, for $285 (less 25%), for the set of six [see note]. (Accession Date: November 1, 1929)

NOTE: In this era, the MFA often gave supporters who provided monetary support for acquisitions with credit for gift of the works of art purchased with the funds. In this case, the Print Department ledger suggests that Mrs. Coolidge provided funds for the Museum to purchase the works.