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Theatrum instrumentorum et machinarum

1578
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Object Information
  • Title: Theatrum instrumentorum et machinarum
  • Artist: Jacques Besson (French, Colombieres ca. 1530–1572 Paris)
  • Etcher: Jacques Androuet Du Cerceau (French, Paris 1510/12–1585 Annecy)
  • Engraver: René Boyvin (French, Angers ca. 1525–1598 or 1625/6 Angers)
  • Publisher: Barthélemy Vincent (French, active late 16th century)
  • Published in: Lyon
  • Date: 1578
  • Medium: Plates: engraving, woodcut
  • Dimensions: Overall: 15 3/8 x 10 5/8 x 13/16 in. (39 x 27 x 2 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1933
  • Object Number: 33.103
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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