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Jacob Matham and Karel van Mander I

The Prodigal Son Employed as a Swineherd

1591

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The Prodigal Son Employed as a Swineherd

1591

Physical Qualities Engraving, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 234 × 171 mm. (9 3/16 × 6 3/4 in.) Mount: 234 × 171 mm. (9 3/16 × 6 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Garrett Collection
Object Number 1984.81.2707
One from the series of four.
T. Harrison Garrett, Baltimore, purchased 1885 (Lugt supp. 2435b); James L. Claghorn, Philadelphia (Lugt supp. 555c).
Hollstein, F. W. H., et al. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings, and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700 (Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1949 - ongoing 2000): vol. XI, pp. 215-251, #66. Bartsch, Adam, et al. The Illustrated Bartsch (New York: Abaris Books, 1978 - ongoing 2001): vol. 4, pp. 9-309 da., #174.

Signed: 1

Inscribed: RECTO: in matrix: LR: '3'; VERSO: LR: [Claghorn stamp]; (graphite in diamond): '9193 3'

Markings: CM: Claghorn (on verso of mount)

Artist

Jacob Matham

1570–1630

Dutch, 1571-1631
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Artist

Karel van Mander I

1547–1605

Dutch, 1548-1606
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