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The slaying of the prophets of Baal: 4087

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Titles

The slaying of the prophets of Baal

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Maccari, Leopoldo

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From the University Purchase Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 359 mm
Width: 415 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Italian
Sienese School

Materials used in production

Black ink
Green wash
Black wash
Ochre wash
Pinkish-brown wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink with black, ochre, green and pinkish-brown wash over graphite on lightly squared paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: BAAL I UDO PROPHETARUMDCCCL / CIDI ..VDC_ONTORRINTIMHEIIEIUSSU / COR AM ACIIM REGI IITCI PUER / NUIIC I I RI URGENTEMDENUNTIA
  • Location: Above centre
  • Method of creation: Black ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 4087
Primary reference Number: 37653
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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