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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
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1950
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Measurements
6.2 × 8.2 cm (plate) 6.5 × 8.5 cm (sheet)
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
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1950
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display

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