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The Martyrdom of St Stephen
Draughtsman: Calvaert, Denys (Dionisio Fiammingo) (Attributed to)
History note: From the collection of Benjamin West (1738-1920) (Lugt 419) (and not Benoni White? (Benj. Wst) as stated on the mount, graphite)
Height: 253 mm
Width: 214 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1943) by Goetze, Constance, Mrs
Formerly catalogued as 'Anonymous, Italian School, 16th C.'
White chalk
Black chalk
Red chalk
Support composed of paper ( buff, made up and laid down on an 18th century washed mount)
Drawing (image-making) : Black and red chalk, heightened with white, on buff paper, made up and laid down on an 18th century washed mount
Inscription present: monogram
Inscription present: unidentified collector's mark
Accession number: 2560
Primary reference Number: 6888
Lugt: 419
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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