The Sun
Woodcut
second quarter 16th century (made), 1930s (printed)
second quarter 16th century (made), 1930s (printed)
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Woodcut showing one of the seven planetary gods, 1930s impression from a extant wood block
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Materials and techniques | woodcut |
Brief description | Georg Pencz. The Sun, from The Planets series. 1930s impression taken from an extant woodblock from the second quarter of the 16th century, Berlin. |
Physical description | Woodcut showing one of the seven planetary gods, 1930s impression from a extant wood block |
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Credit line | Given by Mr. Bernard Rackham |
Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1938, London: Board of Education, 1939. |
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Accession number | E.2510-1938 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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