Bust of Janus surrounded by strapwork, from "Deorum dearumque"

1573
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bust of Janus surrounded by strapwork, from "Deorum dearumque"
  • Series/Portfolio: Deorum dearumque, a set of images of deities after coins in the collection of Abraham Ortelius
  • Artist: Possibly after Gerard van Groeningen (Netherlandish, active Antwerp, 1563–73)
  • Artist: Possibly after Hans Vredeman de Vries (Netherlandish, Leeuwarden 1527–1606 (?) Antwerp (?))
  • Artist: Johannes van Doetecum I (Netherlandish, 1528/32–1605)
  • Artist: Lucas van Doetecum (Netherlandish, active 1554–72, died before 1589)
  • Publisher: Philips Galle (Netherlandish, Haarlem 1537–1612 Antwerp)
  • Date: 1573
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: plate: 4 13/16 x 3 5/16 in. (12.2 x 8.4 cm)
    sheet: 7 3/8 x 5 5/16 in. (18.7 x 13.5 cm)
  • Classifications: Prints, Ornament & Architecture
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Phyllis Massar, 2011
  • Object Number: 2012.136.341.2
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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