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The Prodigal Son amongst the Swine
Draughtsman: Wierix, Johan
History note: J.P. Hesseltine (Lugt 1507); Sir Robert Witt (Lugt 2228b); bt. Ingram (Lugt 1405a) from Colnaghi (no. A.16214) Feb., 1949, £12
Height: 74 mm
Width: 114 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Sir Bruce
Support composed of vellum (skin)
Drawing : Pen and brown ink, (bistre) on vellum
Accession number: PD.912-1963
Primary reference Number: 5630
Lugt: 1507
Lugt: 2228b
Lugt: 1405a
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Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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