Harpocrates, Jan Harmensz. Muller, 1593

Title(s)

Harpocrates
Harpocrates, Philosophus, Silentii Deus (title on object)

Object type

• print

Object number

RP-P-OB-32.111

Catalogue reference

• New Hollstein Dutch 12-1(2)

Inscriptions / marks

• collector's mark: Lugt 240

Description

Harpocrates, de god van de stilte, houdt zijn vinger tegen zijn lippen.

Artist

• print maker: Jan Harmensz. Muller (mentioned on object)
• after own design by: Jan Harmensz. Muller
• publisher: Harmen Jansz Muller (mentioned on object)

Place

Amsterdam

Dating

1593

Material

• paper

Technique

engraving

Measurements

height 481 mm × width 375 mm

What

• Harpocrates
• putting a finger to the lips, 'Silentium'; 'Silentio' (Ripa)

Acquisition

transfer 1816

Copyright

Public domain

• Aemulatio : imitation, emulation and invention in Netherlandish art from 1500 to 1800 : essays in honor of Eric Jan Sluijter, p. 429-441, afb. 2
• The Muller dynasty, dl. 2, p. 66, cat.nr. 12