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Christ as Redeemer of the World: PD.181-1975

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 8

Titles

Christ as Redeemer of the World

Maker(s)

Painter: Rubens, Peter Paul

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Notes

History note: Misses Ashpital; sale, Christie's, 20 June 1958 lot 136, as "Rubens", bt. Dr. Roland with Lilian Browse

Legal notes

The painting was offered by Dr. and Mrs. Henry M. Roland.

Measurements and weight

Height: 68.3 cm
Thickness: 0.5 cm
Width: 48.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1975) by Roland, Henry, M.

Dating

17th Century, Early
Production date: or earlier AD 1624

School or Style

Flemish

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on panel

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.181-1975
Primary reference Number: 1862
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025 Last processed: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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