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The Witte Vrouwe Poort at Utrecht (Wiitevrouwenpoort): PD.144-1963

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Titles

The Witte Vrouwe Poort at Utrecht (Wiitevrouwenpoort)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Berckheyde, Job Adriaensz.

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Notes

History note: Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a)

Measurements and weight

Height: 195 mm
Width: 308 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir

Dating

1680s
Production date: AD 1688

Note

The Gateway of the White Ladies - Carmelite Nuns- at Utrecht 1688

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Light brown ink
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk, pen and light-brown ink, grey wash, on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Berkhyde fec.
  • Location: Lower left-hand corner
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 735
  • Location: On mount
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: de Witte vrouwe poort van utrecht anno 1688 (by the artist)
  • Location: Upper right
  • Method of creation: Ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.144-1963
Primary reference Number: 4253
Lugt: 1405a

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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