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St Francis Xavier carried to heaven by angels: 22.K.6-199

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

St Francis Xavier carried to heaven by angels

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Wierix, Anton III

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

17th Century
1622 CE - 1624 CE

Note

From a set of four plates.

School or Style

Flemish

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: 22.K.6-199
Primary reference Number: 207148
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 1294
Alvin: 784

Audit data

Created: Monday 30 November 2015 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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