Object number1999.45

Fortune Teller

Datec. 1608

Artist Andries Jacobsz. Stock (Dutch, c. 1580–1648)

after Jacques de, II Gheyn (Dutch, 1565-1629)

CultureDutch

MediumEngraving on paper

DimensionsImage: 12 1/8 x 8 1/4 in. (30.8 x 20.96 cm)

Credit LinePurchase, Friends of the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center Fund

On View

Not on view

Period17th c

Classification(s)

InscribedInscribed (at bottom, in plate): 16r N. de Clerck ex.; (at bottom, in margin): Cui moria torgot vona, dum modicyn giverio / Qui rite oundat, & diu nimium sperat; / Adijt bogantem torrida cutis Nubum; / Futura difcit qua placero, et boc tantum. / E don misolla, siene omis, palam falso / Futura credi: Quin porte auscilium prasons.

MarkingsWatermark: Laid paper with croshier on a shield watermark

Catalogue raisonnéHollstein 105BibliographyHollstein 105, i (of 3); Filedt Kok 105, i (of 3)ProvenanceDr. Schkink (inscription on verso); Norman Leitman, collector's stamp on verso while in this collection on long term loan to William's College, Williamstown, MA

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