The Parable of the Rich Man, Luke 12:16, From Imagines et Figurae Bibliorum by Hendrik Jansen van Barrefelt

Peeter van der Borcht Netherlandish
Author Written by Hendrik Jansen van Barrefelt called Hiel Netherlandish
Publisher Published by Christoph Plantin Netherlandish
ca. 1582
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  • Title: The Parable of the Rich Man, Luke 12:16, From Imagines et Figurae Bibliorum by Hendrik Jansen van Barrefelt
  • Artist: Peeter van der Borcht (Netherlandish, Mechelen ca. 1535–1608 Antwerp)
  • Author: Written by Hendrik Jansen van Barrefelt called Hiel (Netherlandish, 16th century)
  • Publisher: Published by Christoph Plantin (Netherlandish, Saint-Avertin ca. 1520–1589 Antwerp)
  • Date: ca. 1582
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: sheet: 8 13/16 x 11 1/4 in. (22.4 x 28.5 cm)
    plate: 7 5/16 x 9 5/8 in. (18.5 x 24.5 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Anonymous Gift, 1981
  • Object Number: 1981.1138.2
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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