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The murder of the brothers De Wit: PD.455-1963

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Titles

The murder of the brothers De Wit

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Luyken, Jan

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Description

The brothers De Wit were murdered in The Hague in 1672.

Notes

History note: Sir Robert Witt (Lugt 2228b); with Messrs. Colnaghi; bt. Ingram (Lugt 1405a, marked 4 times), September 1937

Measurements and weight

Height: 167 mm
Width: 134 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Probably intended for an engraving

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen, brown ink and grey wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 21
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Ink
  • Text: het ombrengen van C en J. de Wit in't Hage / 1672
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.455-1963
Primary reference Number: 4805
Lugt: 2228b
Lugt: 1405a

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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