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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Worship of the Golden Calf

Maker(s)

Painter: Francken, Frans II

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Notes

History note: Perhaps anon. sale, London, Greenwood, 20 April 1793 (54)

Measurements and weight

Height: 56.8 cm
Width: 86.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1864) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur

Dating

Circa 1630 - 1635

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: Do FFRANCK IN ET F (see catalogue for accurate transcription)
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 262
Primary reference Number: 1412
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 3 August 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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