Head of an old man wearing a fur cap, looking down to the left Small studies of heads
Printmaker: Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (il Grechetto)
History note: From the collection of Richard Houlditch (d. 1736) [Lugt 2214]; Christopher Mendez, cat. 72, October 1991, no. 30.
Method of acquisition: Bought (1991)
17th Century#
Circa
1645
CE
-
Circa
1650
CE
In an earlier state this etching was one of one of six on a single plate, each bearing a monogram
Accession number: P.2637-1991
Primary reference Number: 199851
Bartsch: 38 ii/ii
Illustrated Bartsch Commentary: 4602.038 ii/ii
Lugt: 2214
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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