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St Jerome in his cell, beating his chest before a crucifix, a skull behind him and his lion at his feet
Draughtsman: Tintoretto, Domenico (Domenico Robusti)
History note: G.T. Clough, given by him, 1913
Given by G. T. Clough, 1913
Height: 225 mm
Width: 204 mm
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Method of acquisition: Given (1913) by Clough, G.T.
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Black chalk and brown oil on paper
Accession number: 3151
Primary reference Number: 7940
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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Accession Number: PD.11-1950
Accession Number: C.2196-1928
Accession Number: M.8-2006
Accession Number: C.72-1927
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