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Hieroglyphica of Merkbeelden der oude Volkeren

Author: Romeyn de Hooghe (Dutch, 1645–1708)
Etched by: Romeyn de Hooghe (Dutch, 1645–1708)
Etched by: Jan Wandelaar (Dutch, 1690–1759)
Engraver: Jacob Houbraken (Dutch, 1698–1780)
After: H. Bos (Dutch, active in 18th century)
Editor: Arn. Henr. Westerhovius (Dutch, active in 18th century)
1735
Place of Publication: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Medium/Technique Illustrated book with 64 etchings, one engraving, plus vignettes
Dimensions Overall: 31.5 x 26.5 x 5.8 cm (12 3/8 x 10 7/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Vershbow
Accession Number65.1721
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsIllustrated books
Amsterdarm: Joris van der Woude, 1735

Catalogue Raisonné Cohen-de Ricci 897; Praz, p. 85; Praz, p. 372; Hollstein, Dutch and Flemish, IX (de Hooghe) 673-736; Landwehr, de Hooghe Book Illustrator, no. 104; Landwehr, Emblem Books, no. 94
Description(Amsterdam: Joris van der Woude, 1735) Quarto; 248 leaves, plus plates; gilt-stamped sprinkled brown calf.

Allegorical frontispiece; engraved dedication page; portrait of author; emblematic illustrations
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Vershbow; 1965, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Vershbow to the MFA. (Accession Date: December 8, 1965)