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The Assumption of the Virgin

Paulus Pontius and Peter Paul Rubens

The Assumption of the Virgin

1623

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The Assumption of the Virgin

1623

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet (Trimmed): 695 x 501 mm. (27 3/8 x 19 3/4 in.) Image: 636 x 440 mm. (25 1/16 x 17 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1984.81.243.1

Inscribed: Recto: Below image, left corner: "Petrus Paulus Rubenius pinxit. / Paulus Pontius Sculpsit." In graphite: "282X" Below image, center: "ASSVMPTA EST MARIA IN CÆLVM." Below image, right corner: "Cum priuilegijs Regis Christianissimi, Serenissimæ Infantis / et Ordinum confederatorum. Anno 1624." Verso: Bottom left corner, in graphite: "7330 [in diamond]"

Markings: CM: unidentified/indecipherable CM in brown ink, with date 1814; Claghorn

Artist

Paulus Pontius

1602–1657

Flemish, 1603-1658
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Artist

Peter Paul Rubens

1576–1639

Flemish, 1577-1640
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