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The works of Publius Virgilius Maro. Translated by J. Ogilby

Etching
1654 (Published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Etching.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe works of Publius Virgilius Maro. Translated by J. Ogilby (series title)
Materials and techniques
Etching
Brief description
Francis Cleyn. Book illustration, headpiece from 'The works of Publius Virgilius Maro.' Translated by J. Ogilby. Engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar and William Carter, London, 1654.
Physical description
Etching.
Dimensions
  • To plate mark height: 5.1cm
  • To plate mark width: 19.7cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • Lettered on the portrait medallion on the left of the plate: 'S.C. MAECEN'
  • Lettered on the portrait medallion on the right of the plate: 'MARCO. PIV.'
Object history
V&A inventory numbers 15853.15; 26236. 6 and 26236.12 are duplicate impressions of the same plate. V&A inventory number 26236.6 is an earlier impression than 26236.12.
Bibliographic references
  • (Berlin I) Berlin Staatlich Museen., Katalog der Ornamentstich-Sammlung der Staatlichen Kunstbibliothek Berlin, Berlin and Leipzig, 1936-39, 1853.
  • Pennington, Richard, A descriptive catalogue of the etched work of Wenceslaus Hollar, Cambridge, 1982, cat nos.2569-2595.A.
Collection
Accession number
15853:15

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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