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A feast of the Gods: 2595

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

A feast of the Gods

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Kessel, Hieronymus van

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: A. Chariatte (Lugt 88a) ; Brangwyn, Frank

Measurements and weight

Height: 84 mm
Width: 107 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Brangwyn, Frank

Note

Copy after part of Goltzius' Wedding of Cupid and Psyche of 1587 [Bartsch 277]

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Bistre

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Pen and bistre on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: JKessel fecit
  • Location: Top right-hand corner
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2595
Primary reference Number: 4762
Lugt: 88a

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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