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The Nine Worthies of the World

Engraving
1590-1615 (Published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

One of a set showing female saints


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Nine Worthies of the World (series title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving
Brief description
Crispin van de Passe the elder, St. Elizabeth. One of three plates from a suite of eight showing portrait busts of eight holy women within decorative frames. Durtch, 1590-1615.
Physical description
One of a set showing female saints
Dimensions
  • Cut to height: 9.2cm
  • Cut to width: 7.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
Lettered in the lower centre within a cartouche below the portrait: 'S. ELIZABETH'
Bibliographic references
  • Hollstein, F. W. H., et al. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700 (Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1964): vol. XV, no.290.
  • Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1926, London: Board of Education, 1927.
Collection
Accession number
E.384-1926

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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