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An Italian landscape with travellers and two fishermen drawing a net: PD.142-1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

An Italian landscape with travellers and two fishermen drawing a net

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Berchem, Nicolaes Pietersz.

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Notes

History note: C. Ploos van Amstel; R.S. Holford (Lugt 2243), Holford Sale, Christie's, 11 July 1893, lot 620; with Messrs Colnaghi, bt. by Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a), June 1938

Measurements and weight

Height: 250 mm
Width: 355 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir

Dating

1660s
Circa 1665 - 1670

Note

Engraved by Jan de Visscher [c.1636-after 1692]

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Light-brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen, brown ink and light brown wash on paper (outlines gone over with a stylus)

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Berchem
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.142-1963
Primary reference Number: 4248
Lugt: 2243
Lugt: 1405a

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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