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Identification and Creation

Object Number
R1021NA
People
Philips Galle, Netherlandish (Haarlem 1537 - 1612 Antwerp)
After Gerard van Groeningen, Flemish (active late 16th century)
Title
The Power of Truth [3 Esdras 4:36, 38]
Other Titles
Series/Book Title: The Four Strongest Powers
Classification
Prints
Work Type
print
Date
c.1574
Culture
Dutch
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/243835

Physical Descriptions

Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 19.1 x 26 cm (7 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: JWR:"No 1 Truth, The Four things most powerful on Earth, in 4 plates, Philip Galle fec"

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

State
ii/ii
Standard Reference Number
NH 276; NH (Groeningen)157; TIB 5601.075:4

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Belinda L. Randall from the collection of John Witt Randall
Object Number
R1021NA
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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