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The Adoration of the Shepherds

The Adoration of the Shepherds

(Dutch, 1558–1617)
(Netherlandish, 1571–1631)
about 1599
Medium/TechniqueEngraving
DimensionsPlatemark 21.4 x 15.3 cm (8 7/16 x 6 in.)
Credit LineHarvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession numberP7215
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsPrints
InscriptionsInscribed in plate, upper center: Cum privil. Sa. Cæ. Mtis./HGoltzius Fecit/I. Matham excud.
ProvenanceHenry Foster Sewell (b. 1816 - d. 1896; Lugt 1309), New York; November, 1897, purchased by the MFA through the Harvey D. Parker Fund. (Accession Date: October 21, 1897)
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