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The Death of Seneca, standing at center with his feet in a basin of water, supported by a disciple at left while another takes down his last words at right

Alexander Voet II Flemish
After Peter Paul Rubens Flemish
Publisher Cornelis Galle II Flemish

ca. 1655–78

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The Death of Seneca, standing at center with his feet in a basin of water, supported by a disciple at left while another takes down his last words at right, Alexander Voet II (Flemish, Antwerp ca. 1635–after 1695 Ghent), Engraving; second state of two — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Title: The Death of Seneca, standing at center with his feet in a basin of water, supported by a disciple at left while another takes down his last words at right

Artist: Alexander Voet II (Flemish, Antwerp ca. 1635–after 1695 Ghent)

Artist: After Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, Siegen 1577–1640 Antwerp)

Publisher: Cornelis Galle II (Flemish, Antwerp 1615–1678 Antwerp)

Date: ca. 1655–78

Medium: Engraving; second state of two

Dimensions: Sheet (Trimmed): 15 3/4 × 10 11/16 in. (40 × 27.1 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951

Accession Number: 51.501.7652

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