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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 8

Titles

The Annunciation

Maker(s)

Painter: Orley, Bernart van (Attributed to)

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Notes

History note: Possibly Earl of Bessborough; sold Christie's 5 February 1801, lot 62 as by Durer; bt. Walton.

Measurements and weight

Height: 68 cm
Width: 54 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1517

Note

Formerly attributed to Flemish School, early 16th Century.

School or Style

Dutch

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 98
Primary reference Number: 1096
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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