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The Martyrdom of St Ursula: 2620

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Martyrdom of St Ursula

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Sadeler, Jan I

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Notes

History note: From the collection of André Chariatte (Lugt 88a) part of lot 91? Sale, Sotheby's, 30 April 1923 ; Brangwyn, Frank

Measurements and weight

Height: 410 mm
Width: 283 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Formerly attributed to Pieter Candido; probably preparatory to Sadeler's engraving after Candid's painting in the Church of St Michael, Munich

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Bodycolour
Brown wash

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( yellow-brown prepared surface)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Brush, brown wash on a yellow-brown preparation, bodycolour, on paper (squared in black chalk for transfer)

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2620
Primary reference Number: 5148
Lugt: 88a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024 Last processed: Friday 25 October 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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