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Print, The Column from the Temple of Solomon

This is a Print. It was made by Nicolas Beatrizet. It is dated 1570–73 and we acquired it in 2000. Its medium is engraving on white laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Drawings and Prints Council Fund.

Its dimensions are

46.5 x 18.3 cm (18 5/16 x 7 3/16 in. )

It has the following markings

Watermark: crossbow

Cite this object as

Print, The Column from the Temple of Solomon; Made by Nicolas Beatrizet (French, active in Rome, ca. 1515–65); engraving on white laid paper; 46.5 x 18.3 cm (18 5/16 x 7 3/16 in. ); Museum purchase from Drawings and Prints Council Fund; 1999-60-1

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