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Saint Veronica showing the vernicle to St Peter
Draughtsman: Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)
History note: Sir Peter Lely (Lugt 2092); Sir George Clausen, R.A., (Lugt 539); Hugh Gatty
Height: 259 mm
Width: 296 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1945) by Gatty, H. P. W.
Support composed of paper
Drawing (image-making) : Pen and brown ink, some wash, bordered by a line of brown ink on all sides, on paper
Accession number: 2738
Primary reference Number: 7459
Lugt: 2092
Lugt: 539
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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