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The finding of Joseph's cup in Benjamin's sack: PD.17-1996

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The finding of Joseph's cup in Benjamin's sack

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Fenzoni, Ferraù (Attributed to)

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Notes

History note: Prof. Eugen Susini, Berlin, Vienna and Paris (not in Lugt); unidentified Collector's mark, upper right, in red; with Luca Baroni, Colnaghi Ltd, London

Legal notes

From the Biffen fund.

Measurements and weight

Height: 174 mm
Width: 254 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1996) by Luca Baroni (Colnaghi Ltd)

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Brown ink
White chalk
Brown wash
Red chalk wash
Black chalk
Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( light brown)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Black chalk, red chalk, red chalk wash, brown wash, pen and brown ink, heightened with white on light brown paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Giochino Asieto origi-e
  • Location: Upper left
  • Method of creation: In black ink

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.17-1996
Primary reference Number: 47092

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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