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St. Jerome in the Wilderness: CM.777-2009

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St. Jerome in the Wilderness

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An Italian bronze plaquette of the mid-15th century. St. Jerome is said to have spent many years in the wilderness of the desert, the setting of many of his artistic depictions. Inscribed S. HIERONYMVS (Saint Jerome).

Notes

History note: Purchased by former owner, Cambridge Market, 1964

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2009-07-13) by HM Goverment in lieu of inheritance tax

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1450

Components of the work

Object composed of bronze Height 183 mm Width 125 mm

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.777-2009
Primary reference Number: 214061

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Created: Monday 6 February 2017 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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