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The little executioner: P.129-1940

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The little executioner

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Ruprecht, Prince
Painter: Ribera, Jusepe de (lo Spagnoletto) (After)

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Notes

History note: From the collection of Sir Henry Studdy Theobald (1847-1934); bt. John Charrington [Lugt 572] at his sale (Christie's) 25 April 1910 and the three following days, lot 658; sold at his sale (Christie's) 19.06.1940, lot 45.

Legal notes

Given by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum, with the aid of a contribution from the National Art-Collections Fund.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1940) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: AD 1658

School or Style

German

Techniques used in production

Mezzotint

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.129-1940
Primary reference Number: 166373
Lugt: 572
Hollstein (German): 15
Chaloner Smith: 7
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 9 November 2018 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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