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The Pyramids of Egypt
Magdalena de Passe (1600-1638) after Maarten de Vos (1532-1603), engraving, 1614
Magdalena de Passe was just fourteen years old when she made this contribution to the family workshop’s print production as a full-fledged engraver. They are the first engravings she signed and are part of a series of depictions of the seven wonders of the ancient world. In both prints, De Passe created depth by engraving the background lighter than the foreground.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-1886-A-10906
- Dimensionsheight 212 mm x width 251 mm
- Physical characteristicsgravure