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The Lamentation: 31.K.12-93

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Lamentation

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

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Description

The dead Christ being carried to his grave and mourned by, among others, angels, Mary, John, Mary Magdalene. On the right is a man carrying a bowl and a sponge. On the ground lie the passion tools: nails and crown of thorns. A putto shows the Veronica cloth. Lettering on tablet to left: INBI INRI TITIAEN

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century
Circa 1600 - Circa 1700

School or Style

Netherlandish

Techniques used in production

Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: 31.K.12-93
Primary reference Number: 179045

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 8 February 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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