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Studies of saints and the head of a youth: PD.1-2018

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Studies of saints and the head of a youth
Study for Saints Peter and Andrew

Maker(s)

Polidoro da Caravaggio (Polidoro Caldara)

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Given by John and Charlotte Gere, 2018

Measurements and weight

Height: 109 mm
Width: 147 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2018) by Gere, John and Charlotte

Dating

1520s
Circa 1527 CE - 1528 CE

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red chalk on paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.1-2018
Primary reference Number: 223202

Audit data

Created: Friday 13 July 2018 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

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

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