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The scourging of Christ
Draughtsman: Unknown
History note: From the collection of Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784) (Lugt 2793); N. Revil (d. 1844) Sale, Paris (chez Rousell et Defer), 29 March / 2 April, 1842; A. Ch. His de la Salle (1795-1878) (Lugt 1333); Sir Edward J. Poynter, Bart., K.C.V.O., R.A. (1836-1919) (Lugt 874); Poynter Sale, Sotheby's, 24 April 1918, lot. 14 (as a study for the Altarpiece by Sebastiano del Piombo in San Pietro in Montorio, Rome) (together with PD.32-1956) for £6 10s 0d., bt. Messrs. Agnew on behalf of Charles Clarke (d. 1935); Louis Clarke (1881-1960)
Height: 77 mm
Width: 67 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1956-07-19) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray
Formerly assigned to Sebastiano (Luciani) Del Piombo (1485-1547)
Formerly attributed to Macchietti, Girolamo 1535-1592
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Bistre, pen and light-brown wash, on paper
Accession number: PD.31-1956
Primary reference Number: 6987
Lugt: 2793
Lugt: 1333
Lugt: 874
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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