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Stone niche with thistle, lizard and insects: PD.45-1966

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Stone niche with thistle, lizard and insects

Maker(s)

Painter: Broeck, van den, Elias (Attributed to)

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Notes

History note: Of uncertain source, presumably acquired by Lord Fairhaven after 1952

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1966) by Fairhaven, Henry Rogers Broughton

Dating

Production date: AD 1690

Note

Previously attributed to Rachel Ruysch

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of canvas
Sight Size Height 61.6 cm Width 52.8 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Oil on canvas

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: R.Ruysch fecit
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1690
  • Location: Lower right
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.45-1966
Primary reference Number: 1902
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 22 March 2023 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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