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Ornament panel

Print
1712 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

One of 16 ornament plates, possibly for box lids. The series includes symbols of the Passion and figures from classical mythology.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleOrnament panel (generic title)
Materials and techniques
engraving on paper
Brief description
Ornament panel, engraving, Catharina Hecklin after Matthaeus Merian, Germany, 1712
Physical description
One of 16 ornament plates, possibly for box lids. The series includes symbols of the Passion and figures from classical mythology.
Dimensions
  • Volume height: 4.4375in (Note: taken from 1923 accession register)
  • Volume width: 5.125in (Note: taken from 1923 accession register)
Marks and inscriptions
Catharina Hecklin Fecit. Anno 1712. ihres alters im 13 Jahr. (title page signed)
Credit line
From the Rosenheim Collection. Purchased under the Bequest of Captain H. B. Murray.
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1923, London: Board of Education, 1925
Collection
Accession number
E.1263-1923

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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