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John, Baron Belasyse 1614-89: 3786

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

John, Baron Belasyse 1614-89

Maker(s)

Miniaturist: Cooper, Samuel

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Legal notes

In memory of his son, Crispin de Pass.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by de Pass, Alfred A.

Dating

1640s
Production date: AD 1646

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Watercolour

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin) ( on card)
Vellum (skin) Height 53 mm Width 43 mm

Techniques used in production

Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum on card

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: SC
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Gold
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1646
  • Location: Lower left, below the above
  • Method of creation: Gold
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 3786
Primary reference Number: 17657
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Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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