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The penitent Magdalene
Painter: Dolci, Carlo
Bought from the funds of Mis I. M. E. Hitchcock's bequest fund, 1966
Height: 64.4 cm
Width: 52.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Bought (1966) by P. and D. Colnaghi and Co. Ltd
Circa 1650 - Circa 1651
Support composed of canvas
Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas
Inscription present: two similar impressions
Inscription present: the rest of the inscription is concealed by the second seal, but evidence of previous ownership leads to the assumption that it should read 'Martelli'
Accession number: PD.4-1966
Primary reference Number: 921
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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