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The killing of the fatted calf

The killing of the fatted calf
(On tue le Veau Gras)
published 1635
from L'Enfant Prodigue (The Story of the Prodigal Son), published by Israel Henriet, 1635

Medium
etching

Measurements
6.2 × 8.2 cm (plate) 6.5 × 8.5 cm (sheet)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1950

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Catalogue/s Raisonné
Lieure 1412 ii/iii

Edition
2nd of 3 states

Inscription
printed in ink below image l.l.-l.r.: Le Pere ce retour fait tuer le vieau gras, / N'esparagnant pour son file nÿ Ses Loings nÿ ses bras. / Cum privilege Reg. Israel excū

Accession Number
2223.9-4

Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings

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