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Bacchus and Ariadne: 376

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Bacchus and Ariadne

Maker(s)

Painter: Werff, Pieter van der

Entities

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Measurements and weight

Height: 37.1 cm
Width: 28.6 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

Production date: AD 1712

School or Style

Dutch

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

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: P : Vd W (for accurate transcription see published catalogue)
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Initials
  • Text: ANo 1712
  • Location: Lower left
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 376
Primary reference Number: 2157
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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