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The Fall of Man

(Netherlandish, 1550–about 1600)
(Netherlandish, 1524–1591)
before 1585
Medium/TechniqueEngraving
DimensionsPlate: 19.7 x 26.7 cm (7 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.)
Sheet: 23 x 29.7 cm (9 1/16 x 11 11/16 in.)
Credit LineThe Lloyd and Vivian Hawes Collection
Accession number2000.720
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ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsIn plate LC: DEUS FECIT IPHISTUNIC AS PELLICEAS In plate UR: ADAM UBI ES. In plate LC: Crispin J b In plate LR: JSaeyler. f. 4 In plate at bottom: Ad patris irati uocem formidine capti Ausugiunt: Culpam noscit uterq suam. Genes. C.3.V.9 Later inscriptions or marks: Recto LC in graphite pencil: 10
ProvenanceLloyd and Vivian Hawes, Wellesley, MA; her bequest to MFA, June 2000.
The Planets: Title Sheet
Johannes Sadeler
1585
The Sun
Johannes Sadeler
1585
The Moon
Johannes Sadeler
1585
Jupiter
Johannes Sadeler
1585
Saturn
Johannes Sadeler
1585
Venus
Johannes Sadeler
1585
Mercury
Johannes Sadeler
1585
Mars
Johannes Sadeler
1585
Eve Tempting Adam
Johannes Sadeler
1575