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The Crucifixion, with the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalen and St John: PD.44-2024

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Crucifixion, with the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalen and St John

Maker(s)

Kneller, Godfrey, baronet

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: ?Sale Christie's 18 February, 1792 (bt Watkins); Lord Nunburnholme, from Arthingworth Manor, Market Harborough; sale Christie's 1 June 1945 (16) (bt. Rozendaal); acquired by Lord Fairhaven by 1948; thence by descent.

Legal notes

Accepted in lieu of Inheritance tax by HM Government and allocated to the Fitzwilliam, 2024

Measurements and weight

Height: 33.7 cm
Width: 25.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Allocated (2024) by HM Government

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1686

Techniques used in production

Painting : Oil on copper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: G. Kneller 1686
  • Location: Bottom centre

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.44-2024
Primary reference Number: 280244
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Audit data

Created: Tuesday 2 February 2021 Updated: Thursday 15 January 2026 Last processed: Thursday 15 January 2026

Associated departments & institutions

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

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