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Bas reliefs amongst the ornaments of the busts of Pope Paul III by Michelangelo, Palace Farnese: 832/8.f.68

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Bas reliefs amongst the ornaments of the busts of Pope Paul III by Michelangelo, Palace Farnese

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Flaxman, John

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1916-12) by Murray, Charles Fairfax

School or Style

British

Materials used in production

Graphite

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Leaf Height 238 mm Width 160 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Basso Reliefs amongst the ornaments of the Busts of Pope Paul III by Michelangelo, / Palace Farnese
  • Location: Recto, to right
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 832/8.f.68
Primary reference Number: 39300

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 20 May 2021

Associated departments & institutions

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

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