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The first movement for lowering the pike to the ground
Draughtsman: Gheyn, Jacob II de
History note: J.O. Zomer, Amsterdam (c.1720); ? C. Ploos van Amstel; Comte de Robiano et alii, sold Amsterdam, 15-16 June 1926, part of lot 373; A.W. Mensing, sold Amsterdam, 27 April 1937, part of lot 208, bt. P. & D. Colnaghi; bought by Sir Bruce Ingram (Lugt 1405a), May 1937
Height: 260 mm
Width: 179 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Pen and brown ink, grey wash on paper (incised with the needle for transfer)
Accession number: PD.350-1963
Primary reference Number: 4663
Lugt: 1405a
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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