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The Beheading of St John the Baptist: 107

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Current Location: Gallery 6 (Upper Marlay): Italian Art 14th-16th centuries

Titles

The Beheading of St John the Baptist

Maker(s)

Painter: Aspertini, Amico (Attributed to)

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Notes

History note: The Venerable J.C Hare, Archdeacon of Lewes

Measurements and weight

Height: 20.7 cm
Width: 29 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1855) by Hare, J. C., Mrs

Note

Formerly attributed to Hans Sebald Beham, German School

Influenced by Florentine and Roman painting

School or Style

Italian
Ferrara-Bologna School

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)
Painted Surface Height 21 cm Width 27.9 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 107
Primary reference Number: 112
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Audit data

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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