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The Decollation of St John the Baptist; Salome presenting the head of the Saint to Herod: PD.22-1956

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Decollation of St John the Baptist; Salome presenting the head of the Saint to Herod

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Clerck, Hendrik de

Entities

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Notes

History note: From the collection of Thomas Banks, R.A. (1735-1805) (Lugt 2423); Mrs. Lavinia Forster (d. 1856); Ambrose Poynter Esq. (1796-1886) (Lugt 161); Sir Edward J. Poynter, Bart., K.C.V.O., R.A., (1836-1919) (Lugt 874); Poynter Sale, Sotheby's, 25 April 1918, lot 303, bt. by Agnew's for £5 on behalf of Charles B.O. Clarke, Esq.; Louis Clarke Esq. (1881-1960), the latter's brother

Measurements and weight

Height: 230 mm
Width: 119 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1956-07-19) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Note

Formerly attributed to Maerten de Vos (The Elder) and L. Toeput

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Pale brown wash
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink, with some pale brown wash, on paper

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.22-1956
Primary reference Number: 5585
Lugt: 2423
Lugt: 161
Lugt: 874

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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