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Hans Bol

1593
(Dutch, 1558–1617)
Netherlands, 16th century
engraving
Support: Blued white laid paper
Sheet: 26 x 17.8 cm (10 1/4 x 7 in.)
Gift of Mrs. Malcolm L. McBride by exchange and gift in memory of Paul H. Oppman, Sr., from his family 1986.25
Catalogue raisonné: Hollstein 177 (VIII)
State: I/II
Location: not on view
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Description

Hans Bol (1534–1593) was active in Antwerp as a painter, etcher, and miniaturist. He is shown here at the age of 58, the last year of his life. The skull and the upside-down torches in the ornamental frame are evidence that the engraving was made after Bol's death.
Hans Bol

Hans Bol

1593

Hendrick Goltzius

(Dutch, 1558–1617)
Netherlands, 16th century

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