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The Holy Family with St Joseph holding a book: 31.K.12-70

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Holy Family with St Joseph holding a book

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Cavalieri, Giovanni Battista de'
Painter: Andrea del Sarto (After)

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

16th Century
Production date: AD 1573

School or Style

Italian

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: painted by Andrea del Sarto for a sack of wheat/ -316=92
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 31.K.12-70
Primary reference Number: 165964
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 January 2023 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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