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Unknown man: 1161

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An image of Painting
Current Location: In storage

Titles

Unknown man

Maker(s)

Painter: Unknown

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Notes

History note: Conte Giustiniani, Padua; J.P. Richter, 1885; Dr Mond, 1887

Measurements and weight

Depth: 7 cm
Height: 54.6 cm
Width: 45.7 cm
Width: 77.2 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1926) by Mond, Ludwig, Dr, the Trustees of

Dating

16th Century, Mid
Production date: circa AD 1545

School or Style

Italian
North Italian

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Frame Height 86 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 1161
Primary reference Number: 545

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 8 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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