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The Baptism of Christ: PD.980-1963

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Titles

The Baptism of Christ

Maker(s)

Painter: Orioli, Pietro di Francesco degli

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Description

One of four panels from a predella

Notes

History note: Charles Butler, who is said to have bought them in Florence; J. Pierpont Morgan; his sale, Christie's, 31 March 1944 (139) bt. Wells, for Dr Alfred Scharf, who sold them to the Arcade Gallery, London; bought from the Arcade Gallery by Mrs Mann, 1946

Measurements and weight

Height: 38 cm
Width: 26.9 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Mann, Irene, Mrs

Note

Formerly attributed to Giacomo Pacchiarotto

School or Style

Italian
Sienese School

People, subjects and objects depicted

Materials used in production

Oil glazes
Egg tempera
Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of panel (wood)
Pictorial Surface Height 30.2 cm Width 26.7 cm

Techniques used in production

Painting (image-making) : Tempera with oil glazes and gold on panel

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Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.980-1963
Primary reference Number: 556

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 2 April 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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