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Madonna and child in the clouds: P.3-2003

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Madonna and child in the clouds

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Barocci, Federico

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: J Huber Wien (Lugt 1267c), D. G. de Arozena. Collection sold in April/ May 1861 (lugt 109); Boerner

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2003) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1581

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Laid paper

Components of the work

Plate Height 155 mm Width 106 mm
Sheet Height 158 mm Width 109 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: F.B.V.F.
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature

Inscription present: Collector's mark of J Huber Wien (Lugt 1267c)

  • Text: J Huber Wien 1864
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Handwritten in ink
  • Type: Collector's mark

Inscription present: Collector's mark of D. G. de Arozena. Collection sold in April/ May 1861 (lugt 109)

  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Stamped
  • Type: Collector's mark

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.3-2003
Primary reference Number: 118656
Bartsch: 2
Illustrated Bartsch: 2 (3)
Lugt: 1267c
Lugt: 109
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 31 January 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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