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The Judgement of Zaleucus: 781

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Judgement of Zaleucus

Maker(s)

Painter: Francken, Ambrosius I

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Categories

Notes

History note: J. Critchley Martin, Narborough, Norfolk; Christie's, London, 23 July 1887, lot 56, as 'S. de Bray (unsold); George Cubitt, Hercules House, Norwich; Christie's, 20 April 1914 (54) as 'S. de Bray' (23 Gns, to Hendricks); Hendricks' Sale, Christie's, 17 March 1916 (73) as 'S. de Bray', bt. Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Measurements and weight

Height: 179.5 cm
Width: 216.5 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

1600s
Production date: AD 1606

Note

Formerly catalogued as 'Flemish School, end of the 16th Century.'

School or Style

Flemish

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

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: AF
  • Type: Initials
  • Text: 1606
  • Type: Date

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: 781
Primary reference Number: 1404

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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