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St John the Evangelist: PD.27-1968

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

St John the Evangelist

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Cecco Bravo (Francesco Montelatici) (Attributed to)

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Notes

History note: Jonathan Richardson Sr (Lugt 2184); Adkin, B.C.

Measurements and weight

Height: 245 mm
Width: 192 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1968) by Adkin, M.B.C.

Dating

1600s
Production date: circa AD 1600

Note

Formerly catalogued as Matteo Rosselli (1578-1650) and Anonymous, Florentine School, c. 1600

School or Style

Italian
Florentine School

Materials used in production

Red chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( laid down on card)

Techniques used in production

Drawing : Red chalk on paper, laid down on card

Identification numbers

Accession number: PD.27-1968
Primary reference Number: 6895
Lugt: 2184

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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