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print
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book-illustration
Object Type
print
book-illustration
Museum number
1875,0508.55
Description
Monument to the Duke of Alva. A statue of a man in armour and holding a stick, two men holding axes and torches beyond, inscription on base of statue, decorations of the side panels shown on either side of the base; first state before publisher's address; after Jacques Jonghelinck; illustration to Pieter Bor's "Nederlandsche Oorlogen" (Widow of Joannes van Someren, Abraham Wolfgangh & Hendrick en Dirck Boom, Amsterdam: 1679-1684) Engraving
Producer name
Print made by:
Philips Galle
After:
Jacques Jonghelinck
Published by:
Johan van Someren
(his widow)
Published by:
Abraham Wolfgangh
Published by:
Hendrik en Dirk Boom
School/style
Flemish
Dutch
Production date
1571
Production place
Published in:
Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
Dimensions
Height:
299 millimetres
Width:
190 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
For comment on the publication see also 1875,0508.52.
Bibliographic references
New Hollstein (Dutch & Flemish) / The New Hollstein: Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts 1450-1700
(504.I)
(Philips Galle)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
sculpture
Associated names
Representation of:
Fernando Álvarez de Toledo y Pimentel, 3rd Duke of Alba
Illustration to:
Pieter Christiaensz. Bor
Associated events
Associated Event:
Eighty Years' War 1568-1648
Associated titles
Associated Title:
Oorsprongk, Begin en Vervolgh der Nederlandsche Oorlogen, beroerten, en Borgelyke Oneenigheden; ...
(4 vols.)
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
George E Mason
Acquisition date
1875
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1875,0508.55