1648-56
Netherlands
Object qualities
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Objectbook / magazine / album: print ornament & architecture
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Author of the objectNicolaes de Bruyn
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumEngraving
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SizeSheet: 4 5/16 Г— 3 1/4 in. (10.9 Г— 8.2 cm)
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Geography details
Netherlands -
Country today
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Date1648-56
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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The female figure Charity is depicted holding a child in her arms (to her left side) and is flanked by two standing children, framed in an oval. Surrounding the oval, ornament design with a hanging group of two fish and a lobster to the left and right side, with burning lamps below. At bottom left and right corners, foxes on their hind legs. From a series of four plates.