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The Prodigal Son amongst the Swine: PD.912-1963

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Prodigal Son amongst the Swine

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wierix, Johan

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Notes

History note: J.P. Hesseltine (Lugt 1507); Sir Robert Witt (Lugt 2228b); bt. Ingram (Lugt 1405a) from Colnaghi (no. A.16214) Feb., 1949, £12

Measurements and weight

Height: 74 mm
Width: 114 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1963) by Ingram, Sir Bruce

School or Style

Flemish

Materials used in production

Bistre

Components of the work

Support composed of vellum (skin)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Pen and brown ink, (bistre) on vellum

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: PECCAVIIN COELUM ET CORAM TE LUCA. XV
  • Location: Lower border
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.912-1963
Primary reference Number: 5630
Lugt: 1507
Lugt: 2228b
Lugt: 1405a

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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