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David and Abishag: PD.356-1963

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

David and Abishag

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Gossaert, Jan

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Notes

History note: Miss Jenny Blaker; with P. & D. Colnaghi, from whom bought by Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a), January 1939

Measurements and weight

Diameter: 282 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Illustration to I Kings, 1-4

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Bodycolour

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( dark grey, prepared)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen, grey wash, heightened with bodycolour on dark grey prepared paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Francesco Primaticcio
  • Location: On the old mount
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.356-1963
Primary reference Number: 4672
Lugt: 1405a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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