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Monarch, crowned by Minerva, surrounded by the four Cardinal Virtues: 2863

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Monarch, crowned by Minerva, surrounded by the four Cardinal Virtues
Head of a woman in profile to the left, with a diadem and head scarf, all'antica

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Verrio, Antonio

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Measurements and weight

Height: 228 mm
Width: 292 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

School or Style

Italian
Venetian School

Materials used in production

White chalk
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( grey)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk, heightened with white on grey paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: 4
  • Location: Lower left corner
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 2863
Primary reference Number: 7056
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 16 July 2021 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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