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Object Type
print
Museum number
1930,0424.2
Description
The Abstinence of Scipio; scene with Scipio Africanus wearing a feathered helmet and seated in a tent at centre, pointing at a woman who is standing at left, giving her permission to return to her fiancé rather than claiming her for himself, her fiancé kneeling before him, Roman soldiers surrounding the tent, a large building in background at left; circular plate; after Abraham Bloemaert Engraving
Producer name
Print made by:
Zacharias Dolendo
After:
Abraham Bloemaert
Published by:
Hendrik Hondius I
School/style
Dutch
Production date
1576-1600
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
Dimensions
Height:
159 millimetres
(trimmed)
Width:
160 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Hollstein / Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts c.1450-1700
(46)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
ancient history
Associated names
Representation of:
Scipio Africanus
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
E Guntrip
Acquisition date
1930
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1930,0424.2