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The young Christ preaching in the Temple; the Virgin with the Christ Child: PD.2-1994

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The young Christ preaching in the Temple; the Virgin with the Christ Child

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Aspertini, Amico

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Notes

History note: Charles Rogers (Lugt 624); Philip Pouncey; Myril Pouncey from whom bought

Legal notes

From the Perceval fund with contributions from the National Art Collections Fund and the Museum and Galleries Commission / Victorian & Albert Museum fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 284 mm
Width: 257 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1994) by Pouncey, Myril

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Brown ink
Brown wash
Terracotta wash
Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brown ink, brown and terracotta wash, over graphite, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Leonardo da Vinci
  • Location: Old mount

References and bibliographic entries

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.2-1994
Primary reference Number: 7042
Lugt: 624

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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