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Design for a tapestry; a group of figures making music in an architectural setting
Draughtsman: Jordaens, Jacob
History note: Ricketts and Shannon Collection
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Height: 199 mm
Width: 255 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Formerly attributed to Erasmus Quellinus (1607-1678). This may be a study for a planned extension to Jordaens' house; the gabled door and balustrade are similar to what exists and there is no reason why this should be a tapestry design
Grey wash
Brown ink
Brown wash
Black chalk
Red chalk
Support composed of paper
Drawing (image-making) : Black and red chalk, pen and brown ink, grey and brown wash, on paper
Inscription present: (Along bottom line L to R, to include two compartments)
Inscription present: (vertically to give height of balustrade)
Inscription present: (top L.H. corner) (vertically at R, to give total height)
Inscription present: in centre across column
Inscription present: over doorway at right
Accession number: 2054
Primary reference Number: 4754
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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