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book-illustration
Object Type
print
book-illustration
Museum number
1875,0710.5887
Title
Object:
Pontus quoque serviet illi
Series:
Sereniss. Fernandi Cardinalis Infantis triumphalis introitus
Description
A Triton seated on a whale,pylons with flaming torches in background. 1636 Engraving
Producer name
Published by:
Jan van Meurs
School/style
Flemish
Production date
1636
Production place
Published in:
Antwerp (city)
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
Dimensions
Height:
298 millimetres
Width:
390 millimetres
(trimmed)
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Muller 1863-1882 / De Nederlandsche Geschiedenis in Platen. Beredeneerde Beschrijving van Nederlandsche Historieplaten
(1728)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
temporary architecture
allegory/personification
Associated names
Portrait of:
Ferdinand, Cardinal Infante of Spain and Archduke of Austria
Representation of:
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
Associated places
Associated with:
Ghent
Associated titles
Associated Title:
G. Becanus, Ser. Ferdinandi Card. Inf. triumphalis introitus, Antwerp, 1636
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Edward Daniell
Acquisition date
1875
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1875,0710.5887