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Bust of Florae surrounded by strapwork, from the series 'Deorum dearumque,' a set of images of deities after coins in the collection of Abraham Ortelius

After Hans Vredeman de Vries Netherlandish
Publisher Philips Galle Netherlandish
Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century Netherlandish

1573

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Bust of Florae surrounded by strapwork, from the series 'Deorum dearumque,' a set of images of deities after coins in the collection of Abraham Ortelius, After Hans Vredeman de Vries (Netherlandish, Leeuwarden 1527–1606 (?) Antwerp (?)), Etching — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: Bust of Florae surrounded by strapwork, from the series 'Deorum dearumque,' a set of images of deities after coins in the collection of Abraham Ortelius

Series/Portfolio: Deorum dearumque, a set of images of deities after coins in the collection of Abraham Ortelius

Artist: After Hans Vredeman de Vries (Netherlandish, Leeuwarden 1527–1606 (?) Antwerp (?))

Publisher: Philips Galle (Netherlandish, Haarlem 1537–1612 Antwerp)

Artist: Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century

Date: 1573

Medium: Etching

Dimensions: plate: 4 7/8 x 3 7/16 in. (12.4 x 8.7 cm)
sheet: 7 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. (18.8 x 13.6 cm)

Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture

Credit Line: Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011

Accession Number: 2012.136.341.3

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