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Parthian Kings as prisoners: 2827

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Parthian Kings as prisoners

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Draughtsman: Unknown

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Measurements and weight

Height: 207 mm
Width: 109 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Red chalk
Black chalk
Ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( buff)

Techniques used in production

Pen and ink : Pen and ink, black and red chalk, on buff paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Parthorum Rex / Captius Rome ist
  • Location: Lower right-hand corner
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2827
Primary reference Number: 6905

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 17 July 2025

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

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