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St. Jerome in the Wilderness
An Italian bronze plaquette of the mid-15th century. St. Jerome is said to have spent many years in the wilderness of the desert, the setting of many of his artistic depictions. Inscribed S. HIERONYMVS (Saint Jerome).
History note: Purchased by former owner, Cambridge Market, 1964
Method of acquisition: Given (2009-07-13) by HM Goverment in lieu of inheritance tax
Production date: circa AD 1450
Object composed of bronze Height 183 mm Width 125 mm
Accession number: CM.777-2009
Primary reference Number: 214061
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "St. Jerome in the Wilderness" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/214061 Accessed: 2024-11-22 09:36:20
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