Two parables: the Blind leading the Blind; the Mote and the Beam: 4078

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Titles

Two parables: the Blind leading the Blind; the Mote and the Beam

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Maccari, Leopoldo

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

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From the University Purchase Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 335 mm
Width: 429 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1875) by The Fitzwilliam Museum Syndicate

School or Style

Italian
Sienese School

Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Meidum composed of black ink

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink over graphite on lightly squared paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: NOTATE
Location: On a label, lower left
Method of creation: Graphite

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

The Pavement of Siena Cathedral, Drawings by Leopoldo Maccari

Identification numbers

Accession number: 4078
Primary reference Number: 37632
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 7 August 2019

Associated departments & institutions

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

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