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The baptism of Clovis I (?): 3176

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The baptism of Clovis I (?)

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Wamps, Bernard Joseph (Wampe or Vamps)

Entities

Categories

Measurements and weight

Height: 339 mm
Width: 186 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1862) by VanSittart, Augustus Arthur

Dating

Production date: AD 1732

School or Style

French

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink, grey wash on paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: B.J. Wampe inv. et fecit
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1732
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Type: Date
  • Text: Custom House / seized (cleared?) / London / G.R. II
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Stamp
  • Text: 9232 (in VanSittart's hand)
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 3176
Primary reference Number: 6821
Stable URI

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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