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Miniature of the Last Supper: Marlay cutting Z. 6c

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Miniature of the Last Supper

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Description

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Parchment, 87 x 70 mm, reverse blank.

DECORATION: Full-page framed miniature of the Last supper.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

16th Century, first half
Circa 1500 CE - Circa 1550 CE

People, subjects and objects depicted

Project

  • Cambridge Illuminated

Materials used in production

Pigment

Components of the work

Support composed of parchment

Techniques used in production

Painting

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Identification numbers

Accession number: Marlay cutting Z. 6c
Primary reference Number: 178421
Project ID: 3429

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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