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Christ on the Cross (The Large Crucifixion): AD.5.22-120

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Christ on the Cross (The Large Crucifixion)

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Altdorfer, Albrecht

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Measurements and weight

Height: 145 mm
Width: 97 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library

Dating

Circa 1515 - 1517

School or Style

German

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: AA
  • Location: Image lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Monogram

Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.5.22-120
Primary reference Number: 30750
Bartsch: 8
Winzinger: 134
New Hollstein (German): 9
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 23 September 2022 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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