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Jesus passes in front of the soldiers: PD.10-1987

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Jesus passes in front of the soldiers

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Barendsz., Dirck

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Notes

History note: Private collection, France; sale Hôtel Drouot; 29th April 1986; Baroni, Jean-Luc

Measurements and weight

Height: 256 mm
Width: 207 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1987) by Baroni, Jean-Luc

Note

One of a group of 40 or 41 chiaroscuro scenes, illustrating the Life of Christ, seen by Mariette in 1759

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Oil on paper, laid down on a washed mount

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Theodorus
  • Location: Lower right
  • Method of creation: White paint
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: II
  • Location: Mount, upper centre
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: Jesus va au devant des soldats
  • Location: Mount, bottom
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.10-1987
Primary reference Number: 4233

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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