Identification title(s): monk showing a book to a woman, 13th century. Tableaux vivants performed on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of arti et amicitiae (series title). Object type: print serial number: 2/6object number: rp-p-ob-23. 656. Catalog reference: fmh 7371-anote: (added number rpk). Inscriptions / marks: collector's mark, verso, stamped: lugt 2228. Description: scene from the thirteenth century. A monk, standing at a table, shows a book to a noble woman on the other side of the table. She has a richly embroidered piece of cloth on her lap. A fireplace on the left. Part of a series of six representations of moments from dutch history presented in tableaux vivants by members of arti et amicitiae in amsterdam on december 2, 1864. Manufacture. Manufacturer: printmaker: frans molenaar (1821-1886) (mentioned on object), after a drawing by: johan conrad greive (mentioned on object). Place of manufacture: amsterdam. Date: 1864. Physical features: etching and roulette. Material: paper technique: etching / roulette. Dimensions: plate edge: h 140 mm × w 226 mm. Explanation: print from: tableaux vivants, mainly presented by the ordinary members of the society arti et amicitiae in amsterdam, on december 2. 1864 in the stads-schouwburg, on the occasion of the festive celebration of the 25th anniversary of the society. Amsterdam, s. N. 1864. Subject: what: monk(s), friar(s), bookopen hearth, fire-place. Who: arti et amicitiae. Acquisition: unknown. Date: 1864.
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