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Christ as the Man of Sorrows: PD.77-1959

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Christ as the Man of Sorrows

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Spranger, Bartholomaeus

Entities

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Notes

History note: With Messrs. Colnaghi; Sven Gahlin; W.R. Jeudwine

Measurements and weight

Height: 286 mm
Width: 127 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1959) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Coloured wash
Indian ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen, Indian ink and coloured washes, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: N 20
  • Location: Lower left-hand corner
  • Method of creation: Ink

Inscription present: partly cut off

  • Text: Spran(ger)
  • Location: Lower right-hand corner
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.77-1959
Primary reference Number: 5257

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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