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The murder of the brothers De Wit
Draughtsman: Luyken, Jan
The brothers De Wit were murdered in The Hague in 1672.
History note: Sir Robert Witt (Lugt 2228b); with Messrs. Colnaghi; bt. Ingram (Lugt 1405a, marked 4 times), September 1937
Height: 167 mm
Width: 134 mm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Bruce Stirling, Sir
Probably intended for an engraving
Support composed of paper
Drawing : Pen, brown ink and grey wash, on paper
Accession number: PD.455-1963
Primary reference Number: 4805
Lugt: 2228b
Lugt: 1405a
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Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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