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The Annunciation; Marriage of the Virgin; Adoration of the Child; Adoration of the Kings: M.26

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Current Location: Gallery 8

Titles

The Annunciation; Marriage of the Virgin; Adoration of the Child; Adoration of the Kings

Maker(s)

Painter: Claessens, Jacobus Trajectensis (Jacob van Utrecht) (Attributed to)

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Notes

History note: E.C. Hawtrey, D.D., Provost of Eton College; E.C. Hawtrey sale, Christie's, 5 April 1862 (107), bt. Colnaghi

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

School or Style

Flemish

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Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)
Each Panel Height 29.8 cm Width 15.2 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

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Identification numbers

Accession number: M.26
Primary reference Number: 1372
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 2 December 2025

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

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