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Christ on the Mount of Olives
In the manner of: Marcantonio Raimondi (Italian, 1480–1527/34)
After: Albrecht Altdorfer (German, about 1480–1538)
After: Albrecht Altdorfer (German, about 1480–1538)
early 16th century
Medium/Technique
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet: 7.7 x 4.6 cm (3 1/16 x 1 13/16 in.)(trimmed within the platemark)
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP14429
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsPrints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Not in Bartsch or Passavant
DescriptionAfter Albrecht Altdorfer, Bartsch 19, with alterations
Marks
Verso, bottom center, stamped in red ink, the mark of Henry F. Sewall, New York (1816-1896)(Lugt 1309); verso, lower center, stamped in violet ink (almost completely faded), the mark of the MFA Harvey D. Parker Collection (Lugt 1870)
ProvenanceHenry Brodhurst (mid-19th century; cf. Lugt 1296), Mansfield, England [see note 1] (per Frederick Keppel - no mark). Frederick Keppel, Inc., New York; sold by Keppel to Henry Foster Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; Lugt 1309), New York; 1896, by inheritance to Sewall's son, Charles Sewall (b. 1848 - d. 1898); 1897, sold by Charles Sewall to the MFA [see note 2]. (Acquisition Date: October 21, 1897)
NOTES:
[1] Brodhurst provenance is per the communication of the dealer Frederick Keppel.
[2] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized in 1897, one year after his death.
NOTES:
[1] Brodhurst provenance is per the communication of the dealer Frederick Keppel.
[2] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized in 1897, one year after his death.