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St Mary Magdalene the Penitent lying in a cave, a cross in her right hand, a skull beside her: V.4-138

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

St Mary Magdalene the Penitent lying in a cave, a cross in her right hand, a skull beside her

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Mellan, Claude

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: V.4-138
Primary reference Number: 178195
Montaiglon: 98
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011 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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