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Macbeth. Act IV., Scene 1.

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late 17th - early 18th century (made), 1709 (published)
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Place of origin

Macbeth. Act IV., Scene 1.; Print on paper.
(A show of eight kings, the last with a glass in his hand; Banquo’s Ghost following.)
Macbeth.-Thou art too like the spirit of Banquo; down! &c.

One of a set of 46 illustrations to Shakespeare's works. See DYCE.2338 to 2384. NB: The last plate of the set, Venus and Adonis (46) , is wanting in this collection.

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TitleMacbeth. Act IV., Scene 1.
Materials and techniques
print on paper
Brief description
Macbeth. Act IV., Scene 1.; Print on paper; One of a set of 46 illustrations to Shakespeare's works (see DYCE.2338 to 2384); By Michael van der Gucht; Flemish School; (probably) London; Published 1709.
Physical description
Macbeth. Act IV., Scene 1.; Print on paper.
(A show of eight kings, the last with a glass in his hand; Banquo’s Ghost following.)
Macbeth.-Thou art too like the spirit of Banquo; down! &c.

One of a set of 46 illustrations to Shakespeare's works. See DYCE.2338 to 2384. NB: The last plate of the set, Venus and Adonis (46) , is wanting in this collection.
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Credit line
Bequeathed by Rev. Alexander Dyce
Object history
One of a set of 46 illustrations to Shakespeare's works. See DYCE.2338 to 2384 9. NB: The last plate of the set, Venus and Adonis (46), is wanting in this collection.
Literary referenceShakespeare, William. <u>Macbeth</u>. Act IV., Scene 1.
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.
Other number
33 - series number
Collection
Accession number
DYCE.2372

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Record createdMarch 25, 2010
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