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The Discovery of Achilles among the daughters of Lykomedes: PD.22-1964

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Current Location: Gallery 8

Titles

The Discovery of Achilles among the daughters of Lykomedes

Maker(s)

Painter: Rubens, Peter Paul

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Description

A bozzetto.

Legal notes

Bequeathed by A.J. Hugh Smith through the National Art-Collections Fund, 1964

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1964) by Smith, Arnold John Hugh

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1618

School or Style

Flemish

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)
Frame Depth 5.2 cm Height 44 cm Width 41.9 cm
Panel Height 28.5 cm Width 26 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.22-1964
Primary reference Number: 1858
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 31 January 2024 Last processed: Thursday 1 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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