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Studies of arms and hands: 2847

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Studies of arms and hands

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Jordaens, Jacob

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Measurements and weight

Height: 427 mm
Width: 287 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library

Note

May relate to the Adoration of the Shepherds of 1657 in the North Carolina Museum, Raleigh

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Oil on prepared paper, varnished

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2847
Primary reference Number: 4758

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 17 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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