Georg Pencz
Abraham and Sarah

ArtistGerman, c. 1500–1550
CultureGerman
Titles
  • Abraham and Sarah
  • Sarah Presenting Hagar to Abraham
Datec. 1543
MediumEngraving on laid paper, state I/I
DimensionsPlate/Sheet: 1 15/16 × 3 1/4 in. (4.9 × 8.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Craig Calvert
Object number2017.419
Non exposé

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Object Type
ProvenanceThe Albertina, Vienna (Lugt L.5e and L.5h1), after 1947; [Harris Schrank Fine Prints, New York], by 2004; Sold to Craig Calvert, 2004; Dr. and Mrs. Craig Calvert, 2004-2017; given to MFAH, 2017
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Inscribed and signed in plate, bottom left corner: ABRAHAM / SARA / PG [monogram]

Verso: Inscribed in graphite, lower center: [illegible]
Recto: Inscribed and signed in plate, bottom left corner: ABRAHAM / SARA / PG [monogram]
Verso: Two collector's stamps in ink, top left corner: [from The Albertina, Vienna (Lugt L.5e and L.5h)]

Catalogue raisonnéHollstein XXXI.123.1; Illustrated Bartsch (commentary) XVI.321 S1; Landau 1

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