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The Decollation of St. John the Baptist: PD.28-1988

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Decollation of St. John the Baptist

Maker(s)

Painter: Unknown

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Description

Clearly part of a multiple retable.

Notes

History note: Count Hilezek, Burg Kreuzenstein; with Abrin Silberman (New York) from whom bought by the donor in 1960

Legal notes

Through the American Friends of Cambridge University

Measurements and weight

61
69.8

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1988) by Straight, Michael

Dating

1520s
Production date: circa AD 1520 : Date is based upon stylistic grounds.

Note

The old attribution to the circle of Konrad Witz is untenable.

School or Style

Tyrolean School

People, subjects and objects depicted

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

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.28-1988
Primary reference Number: 3041

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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