David Rizzio

Engraver John West British

Sitter David Riccio Italian

1847

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Title: David Rizzio
Engraver: John West (British, active 1847–55)
Sitter: David Riccio (Italian, ca. 1533–1566)
Published in: London
Date: 1847
Medium: Stipple engraving and etching
Dimensions: Plate: 10 3/16 × 7 3/16 in. (25.9 × 18.2 cm)
Sheet: 10 11/16 × 7 1/2 in. (27.1 × 19 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. A. Z. Gardiner, 1936
Object Number: 36.52.22
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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