Jan van de Velde II
The Star of the Kings, A Night Piece

ArtistDutch, c. 1593–1641
ArtistDutch, 1595–1661
CultureDutch
Titles
  • The Star of the Kings, A Night Piece
Datec. 1630
MediumEngraving on cream laid paper, state II/IV
DimensionsPlate: 8 × 7 1/4 in. (20.2 × 18.4 cm)
Sheet: 8 1/16 × 7 3/8 in. (20.5 × 18.4 cm)

Credit LineGift of Dr. Marjorie G. Horning
Object number2013.588
Not on view

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ProvenanceWhereabouts unknown; Marjorie G. Horning Collection, ?-2013; given to MFAH, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Recto: Signed in printed ink, in plate, lower right: P. Molijn fe..(?)
Verso: Inscribed in graphite, center: 17
Verso: Inscribed in graphite, lower center: 3296899
Recto: Signed in printed ink, in plate, lower right: P. Molijn fe..(?)
Verso: [none]
Recto: Watermark, right center: unknown

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