Sketch after a gemstone, possibly commemorative of the Fabii family; a graphite outline: 832/13.f.6

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Titles

Sketch after a gemstone, possibly commemorative of the Fabii family; a graphite outline

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Flaxman, John

Entities

Drawing

Categories

Drawing

Acquisition and important dates

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

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Materials used in production

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Leaf Height 323 mm Width 203 mm

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Graphite on laid paper

Inscription or legends present

Text: VIC [or 'VH'] IACE
Location: Recto, on lower sketch
Method of creation: Graphite

Inscription present: leaf divided into three areas as indicated by [1], [2] and [3]

Text: [1] This I suppose to be a Roman Gem / from the letters VIC or GH IACE if / it is VIC IACE it is likely to be an / abbreviation victor suceo or if it is / VH IACE it is likely to (signify / Viiesitibus Jaceo if the latter is the case / I should be inclined to think the [2] the stone was cut in Honour / of the Principal, or one) of the family / of the Family of the Fabii which / Defeated the Veii several times but at / last fell into an ambuscade, & were / all slain excepting one, 277 yr after / the building of the city & 477 before / the birth of Christ [3] the Armour on this figure / is very singular, for we / have few monuments / Remaining of the Roman / Armour of that time / & those we have are / very different from the / one before us
Location: Recto, below drawings
Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 832/13.f.6
Primary reference Number: 39712
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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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