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Sheet of Studies: Two heads of a youth; two studies of open books, one held by hands with a martyr's palm; four studies of hands, one raised in blessing, two holding a chalice
Draughtsman: Cesi, Bartolomeo
History note: Charles Ricketts, R.A., and Charles Shannon, R.A.; on loan to the Museum from 1933-1937
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 295 mm
Width: 192 mm
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Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Formerly attributed to Andrea Boscoli (1550-1606).
Support composed of paper ( light brown, laid down)
Drawing (image-making) : Red and black chalk, heightened with white on light brown paper, laid down
Accession number: 2038b
Primary reference Number: 7246
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: 734*3a
Accession Number: PD.157-1963
Accession Number: MS McClean 201.13t
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