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The Adoration of the Magi (from the Birth and Early Life of Christ series, 5th of 6 plates)

Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558–1617)
In the manner of: Lucas van Leyden (Netherlandish, about 1494–1533)
about 1594

Medium/Technique Engraving
Dimensions Platemark: 47.3 x 35.2 cm (18 5/8 x 13 7/8 in.)
Sheet: 48 x 36 cm (18 7/8 x 14 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP7203
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Catalogue Raisonné Bartsch 019, ii/v; Leesberg (New Hollstein, Dutch & Flemish, Goltzius) 12 (I/II)
State I/II
Description.
Signed Signed with the artist's monogram in image at the upper left on the shield over the door.
Marks Watermark: arms of Basel with three circles; verso, collector's stamp in red ink: H.F.S. [Henry Foster Sewell; Lugt 1309]
ProvenanceHenry F. Sewall (1816-1896, New York, Lugt 1309); purchased by MFA, November 1897. Accession Date: October 21, 1897)