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The Creation of the Sun and Moon

Print
18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The Creation of the Sun and Moon; From Michelangelo's fresco in the Sistine Chapel; Print on paper; Inscribed 'Germinet terra Herbam Virentem / Fecitque Deus duo luminaria magna'.


Object details

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Object type
TitleThe Creation of the Sun and Moon
Materials and techniques
print on paper
Brief description
The Creation of the Sun and Moon; From Michelangelo's fresco in the Sistine Chapel; Print on paper; By Dominico Cunego; Italy; 18th century.
Physical description
The Creation of the Sun and Moon; From Michelangelo's fresco in the Sistine Chapel; Print on paper; Inscribed 'Germinet terra Herbam Virentem / Fecitque Deus duo luminaria magna'.
Marks and inscriptions
'Germinet terra Herbam Virentem / Fecitque Deus duo luminaria magna (Inscribed.)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Production
From Michelangelo's fresco in the Sistine Chapel
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
DYCE COLLECTION. A Catalogue of the Paintings, Miniatures, Drawings, Engravings, Rings and Miscellaneous Objects Bequeathed by The Reverend Alexander Dyce. London : South Kensington Museum : Printed by G.E. Eyre and W. Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., 1874.
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.1642

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Record createdFebruary 15, 2010
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