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St Joseph's dream of the infant Christ embracing the cross: 2881

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Titles

St Joseph's dream of the infant Christ embracing the cross

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Testa, Pietro (il Lucchesino) (After)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 259 mm
Width: 196 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1862) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur

Note

A tracing of an engraving or a copy of a painting

School or Style

Italian
Bolognese School

Materials used in production

Graphite
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink over graphite, on paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: in VanSittart's hand

  • Text: 7860
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2881
Primary reference Number: 6925

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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