The Martyrdom of four Christians: 2882

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An image of Drawing

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Martyrdom of four Christians

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Unknown

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Notes

History note: Belleli, Lazarus

Measurements and weight

Height: 242 mm
Width: 177 mm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1901) by Belleli, Lazarus

Note

A copy from a Bolognese engraving?

School or Style

Italian
Bolognese School

Materials used in production

Reddish-brown wash
Reddish-brown ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( white)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and reddish-brown ink and wash, heightened with white

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2882
Primary reference Number: 6926
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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            University of Cambridge}}

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