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St John writing in a book, with an eagle: 24.I.2-21

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

St John writing in a book, with an eagle

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown
Designer: Reni, Guido (After)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

With areas of foul biting.

School or Style

Italian

Components of the work

Plate Height 189 mm Width 150 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: G.R.I.
  • Location: Plate lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Name

Identification numbers

Accession number: 24.I.2-21
Primary reference Number: 181246
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 14 August 2014 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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