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The Virgin and Child with the infant Baptist: 162

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Virgin and Child with the infant Baptist

Maker(s)

Painter: Albertinelli, Mariotto (Studio of)

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Notes

History note: The Ven. Julius Charles Hare (1795-1855), Archdeacon of Lewes; inherited by his wife, Lady Jane Esther Hare

Legal notes

Given by Esther Hare, in accordance with her late husband's wishes, 1855

Measurements and weight

Height: 67.3 cm
Width: 50.1 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1855) by Hare, Jane Esther

Dating

16th Century, Early
Production date: AD 1509

School or Style

Italian
Florentine School

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: MARIOTTI. FLORENTINI. OPVS.1509
  • Location: On parapet
  • Method of creation: Oil
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 162
Primary reference Number: 109

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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