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Hippolittus de Bethune episcopus comes Verdunensis: P.13836-R

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Titles

Hippolittus de Bethune episcopus comes Verdunensis
Portrait of Hippolyte de Béthune, Bishop of Verdun

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Drevet, Pierre
Painter: Rigaud, Hyacinthe (After)

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Notes

History note: Charrington bought it at Sotheby's (Parker sale) Lot 25, 16 March 1905, £4.4.0 with one other + 10% P. & D.C.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Note

Only known state. / Inscription on bottom "Hyacint. Rigaud pinx." and "P. Drevet sculp."

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.13836-R
Primary reference Number: 205240
Lugt: 572
Firmin-Didot (Drevet): 21
Firmin-Didot: 407

Audit data

Created: Thursday 13 August 2015 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

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

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