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Benjamin and his brothers before Joseph: 3031

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Benjamin and his brothers before Joseph

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Verkolje, Nicolaas Jansz. (Attributed to)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 242 mm
Width: 210 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Formerly attributed to Carlo Maratti (1625-1713); could possibly be Jan Verkolje [Amsterdam 1650-1693 Delft]

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Red chalk
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Red chalk, pen, ink and wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 8859
  • Location: Verso

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3031
Primary reference Number: 6952
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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