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Identification and Creation

Object Number
M10286
People
Albrecht Altdorfer, German (Regensburg c. 1480 - 1538 Regensburg)
Title
Solomon's Idolatry
Other Titles
Alternate Title: Idolatry of Solomon
Classification
Prints
Work Type
print
Date
16th century
Culture
German
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/259489

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Engraving printed in black ink on white antique laid paper
Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 6.1 × 4 cm (2 3/8 × 1 9/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: in the plate, on a tablet resting against the altar: AA [monogram]
  • collector's mark: verso, brown stamp with graphite numbering above: winged oar [Adalbert Freiherr von Lanna (Lugt 2773)] 927
  • collector's mark: verso, brown stamp: P.J.S. [script; Paul J. Sachs {Lugt 2091)]
  • collector's mark: verso, brown stamp with graphite numbering below: [Fogg Museum accession stamp (Lugt 936)] 10,286
  • inscription: verso, various graphite inscriptions: ga. 66. / 63926 / 516

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Adalbert Freiherr von Lanna, (L2773).
Paul J. Sachs, (L2091), gift to Harvard University.

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
New Hollstein e.4, Bartsch 4, Hollstein 4

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of Paul J. Sachs
Accession Year
1943
Object Number
M10286
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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Exhibition History

  • 32Q: 2540 Renaissance, Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge, 03/21/2022 - 07/25/2022

Verification Level

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