Jan Harmensz. Müller
First Day: The Separation of Darkness and Light

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Artist Jan Harmensz. Müller (Dutch, 1571–1628)Dutch, 1571–1628

Artistafter Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558–1617)Dutch, 1558–1617

CultureDutch

Titles

First Day: The Separation of Darkness and Light
from the series The Creation of the World

Date1589

MediumEngraving on laid paper, state II/II

DimensionsPlate: 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm) (diameter)
Frame (outer): 18 5/8 × 18 5/8 × 7/8 in. (47.3 × 47.3 × 2.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Marjorie G. Horning

Object number2011.1008

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Engraved in the image, top center: Dies. I.

Engraved in the image, lower center: HG. (overlapping) excud.

Handwritten information label on frame verso center, in pencil: Jan Müller Amsterdam 1571-1628 Day I from THE CREATION OF THE WORLD / Engraving 1589 Hollstein 2 / After Hendrik Goltzius / $5500

Printed label on frame verso lower center: SARAHBALINSKAS / Fine Framing / Display Alternatives / Art Services / Glass / ... / X Conservation Clear / ... / Hinge/Support / Quantity 3 / X Museum (Japanese Paper, Rice Starch) / ... / Fitted by: J.A. / Completion date 01-24-06 / Horning, Marjorie G. / 1114 Taft Houston, Texas 77019 / 713.630.0030 713.630.0035 / www.sarahbalinskas.com

Catalogue raisonnéHoll 36.11; Bartsch 111.279.36 Hollstein 2

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