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Vase of flowers: PD.36-1966

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Current Location: Gallery 15: Dutch Gallery

Titles

Vase of flowers

Maker(s)

Painter: Marrel, Jacob

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Notes

History note: Of uncertain source, presumably bought by Lord Fairhaven after 1952

Measurements and weight

Height: 46.5 cm
Width: 36.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1966) by Fairhaven, Henry Rogers Broughton

Dating

1640s
Production date: AD 1640

Note

Forced maker details.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J.. Marell
  • Location: Lower left, on edge of ledge
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1640
  • Location: Lower left, on edge of ledge
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.36-1966
Primary reference Number: 3025

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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