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The Decollation of St John the Baptist; Salome presenting the head of the Saint to Herod
Draughtsman: Clerck, Hendrik de
History note: From the collection of Thomas Banks, R.A. (1735-1805) (Lugt 2423); Mrs. Lavinia Forster (d. 1856); Ambrose Poynter Esq. (1796-1886) (Lugt 161); Sir Edward J. Poynter, Bart., K.C.V.O., R.A., (1836-1919) (Lugt 874); Poynter Sale, Sotheby's, 25 April 1918, lot 303, bt. by Agnew's for £5 on behalf of Charles B.O. Clarke, Esq.; Louis Clarke Esq. (1881-1960), the latter's brother
Height: 230 mm
Width: 119 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1956-07-19) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray
Formerly attributed to Maerten de Vos (The Elder) and L. Toeput
Support composed of paper
Pen and ink : Pen and ink, with some pale brown wash, on paper
Accession number: PD.22-1956
Primary reference Number: 5585
Lugt: 2423
Lugt: 161
Lugt: 874
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Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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