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A view of the Vatican from the North: PD.491-1963

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

A view of the Vatican from the North

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Moucheron, Isaac de

Entities

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Notes

History note: Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a)

Measurements and weight

Height: 221 mm
Width: 173 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1743

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Brown ink
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brown ink over graphite, with grey wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Moucheron Fecit
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1743 -
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.491-1963
Primary reference Number: 4866
Lugt: 1405a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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