Author(s):
beham, hans sebald (nuremberg, in 1500 - frankfurt am main, 22–11–1550), engraver
other titles:
the seven planets: the moon, n°8. (hollstein (volume 3, page 74); bartsch 120) (main title), the seven planets (series title)
date of production: in 1539
dating in century: 2nd quarter of the 16th century
type(s) of object(s): print, graphic arts
name(s): original print
materials and techniques: chisel
dimensions - artwork:
height: 4. 3cm
width: 2. 9cm
dimensions - passepartout:
height: 49cm
width: 38. 5cm
marks, inscriptions, hallmarks:
signature - signed with the monogram on the right in the center: "1539 / hsb"
title inscription - top left: "luna"
collector's mark - bottom left: "dutuit" (lugt 709)
themes / subjects / places represented:
mythological figure, greco-roman mythology, greco-roman deity, crescent moon, lobster
person / character depicted:
diana (roman mythology); artemis (greek mythology); selene (greek mythology)
mode of acquisition: legacy
name of donor, testator, seller: dutuit, auguste and eugène
date of acquisition: 1902
institution: petit palais, museum of fine arts of the city of paris
inventory number: gdut374. Date: En 1539.
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