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Moses striking water from the rock: 2829

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Moses striking water from the rock

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Saint-Paul, Claude II (Attributed to)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: From the collection of A. Chariatte (Lugt 88a)

Measurements and weight

Height: 320 mm
Width: 200 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Note

Formerly attributed to the Venetian School, early 18th century, by Professor Sir Anthony Blunt (1943). The name of Giambettino Cignaroli (1706-1770) has also been suggested

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Whitening
Oil paint

Components of the work

Support composed of paper (fibre product)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Red-brown oil paint on paper, heightened with white, partly oxidized

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Elie
  • Location: Lower left-hand corner
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2829
Primary reference Number: 6364
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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