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The Beheading of St John the Baptist: 107

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Current Location: Gallery 6 (Upper Marlay)

Titles

The Beheading of St John the Baptist

Maker(s)

Painter: Aspertini, Amico (Attributed to)

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Notes

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

Legal notes

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

Measurements and weight

Height: 20.7 cm
Width: 29 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Formerly attributed to Hans Sebald Beham, German School

Influenced by Florentine and Roman painting

School or Style

Italian
Ferrara-Bologna School

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)
Painted Surface Height 21 cm Width 27.9 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 107
Primary reference Number: 112

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 February 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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