Hendrick Goltzius
Melpomene
1591
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Hendrick Goltzius
Melpomene
1591
Physical Qualities
Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 245 x 163 mm. (9 5/8 x 6 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.12085
One from the series of nine prints. Melpomne is plate three in the series; in this third state impression the number "3" has been removed (and the number "64" added at the lower right, though trimmed away from this impression). Eight from the series are in the Garrett Collection: 1946.112.12084 - 1946.112.12091.
Inscribed: Recto: in image, lower right, in plate "HG. Fecit."; below image, lower margin, in plate four lines of text in Latin, in two columns, beginning "Melpomene ostendit numeros [...]" Verso: lower left in graphite diamond with "9121"
Markings: CM: Claghorn WM: jug surmounted by grapes
