Allegory of Hearing
Allegory of Hearing

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Allegory of Hearing,

17th century

attributed to Abraham Diepraem, Dutch, 1622–1670
y1937-241

Information

Title
Allegory of Hearing
Dates

17th century

Maker
attributed to Abraham Diepraem
Medium
Oil on canvas laid down on wood
Dimensions
14.7 cm (5 13/16 in.) frame: 22.1 x 22.1 x 1.9 cm (8 11/16 x 8 11/16 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Frank Jewett Mather Jr.
Object Number
y1937-241
Place Made

Europe, Netherlands

Culture
Dutch
Type
oil paintings, paintings
Materials
oil paint, canvas
Subject
accordions, men, figures (representations), peasants, allegory

Frank Jewett Mather, Jr., Princeton (until 1937; gift to Princeton University Art Museum).

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