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Identification and Creation

Object Number
M19945
People
Johannes Wierix, Netherlandish (Antwerp 1549 - c. 1620 Brussels)
Title
The Virgin in a Circular Medallion
Classification
Prints
Work Type
print
Date
16th-17th century
Places
Creation Place: Europe, Netherlands
Culture
Flemish
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/263198

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Engraving printed in black ink on white antique laid paper
Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • (not assigned): engraved inscrIption around the border of the circular plate: BEATAM ME DICENT OMNES GENERATIONES QVA PRAESITIT MIHI MAGNFICA QVI POTENS EST [cross]
  • collector's mark: verso, purple stamp with accession number written in graphite:
















    THE WILLIAM HAYES
    FOGG / ART MUSEUM OF / HARVARD UNIVERSITY / M19945 [Lugt 936]



State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
New Hollstein 539, Mauquoy-Hendrickx 690; Alix 17bis b

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Dorothy Edinburgh Fund
Object Number
M19945
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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