Image

Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert

The Widow's Mite

Description

Maker

Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert (Netherlandish, 1522-1590)
After Maerten van Heemskerck (Netherlandish, 1498-1574)

Title

The Widow's Mite
from "The Fall and Salvation of Mankind through the Life and Passion of Christ"

Year

1548

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

etching, engraving

Supports

Dimensions

Image/sheet: 25.2 x 19.7 cm (9 15/16 x 7 3/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In pen at lower right: faded, "Marc 12"

Marks: Watermark: small crowned heart-shaped shield with two crescents enclosed.

Identification

State

only state

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund

Object Number

2008.53

Type

Use & Feedback

Image use

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Tombstone

Dirck Volckertsz. Coornhert (Netherlandish, 1522-1590)
After Maerten van Heemskerck (Netherlandish, 1498-1574)
The Widow's Mite; from "The Fall and Salvation of Mankind through the Life and Passion of Christ", 1548
Etching with engraving on paper
Image/sheet: 25.2 x 19.7 cm (9 15/16 x 7 3/4 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2008.53

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