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Ganymede and Zeus: PD.5-2025

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Ganymede and Zeus

Maker(s)

Tresham, Henry (Attributed to)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Private collection, London, 1994-2025 and sold by Abbott and Holder

Legal notes

Bought with the Rylands Fund, 2025

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2025) by Abbott & Holder Rylands Fund

Dating

18th Century
Production date: c. AD 1780

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and ink on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Numbered '226'
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.5-2025
Primary reference Number: 318032
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Thursday 3 April 2025 Updated: Friday 4 April 2025 Last processed: Friday 4 April 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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