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The sacrifice of Elijah: 4086

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Titles

The sacrifice of Elijah

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Maccari, Leopoldo

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From the University Purchase Fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 359 mm
Width: 414 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1875) by The Fitzwilliam Museum Syndicate

School or Style

Italian
Sienese School

Materials used in production

Black ink
Green wash
Black wash
Red wash
Blue wash
Ochre wash
Pinkish-brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and black ink with black, green, red, blue, ochre and pinkish-brown wash on lightly squared paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: HELIE VERU DEUMCOL_TIS SACRIFICI_ / IN QUO IGNIS CELITUS MISSUS / ADMIRANTIBUS ADVERSARIIS / HOLOCAUST_C_ ALTARE CREMAVIT.
  • Location: Above centre
  • Method of creation: Black ink

References and bibliographic entries

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: 4086
Primary reference Number: 37648

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 17 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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