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Perseus freeing Andromeda

Engraving
c.1600 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraving, an impression from the engraved decoration on a metalwork dish.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePerseus freeing Andromeda (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
engraving
Brief description
Johann Theodor de Bry after Hendrik Goltzius. Perseus freeing Andromeda. Impression from the engraved decoration on a metalwork dish. Lettered with Latin and German verses. Engraving, c.1600.
Physical description
Engraving, an impression from the engraved decoration on a metalwork dish.
Dimensions
  • Cut to circumference: 17.4cm
Object history
The subject is taken from an engraving by Hendrick Goltzius, having been adapted in shape from oblong to circular.
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings, Accessions 1938. London: The Board of Education, 1939.
Collection
Accession number
E.2308-1938

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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