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A study for the figure of the Virgin in a Nativity A similar figure in outline, in reverse, traces of which appear through to the recto
Draughtsman: Barocci, Federico
History note: Sir Peter Lely (Lugt 2094); (?) C.M. Metz (Lugt 598a); Charles Ricketts and Charles Shannon collection
The Ricketts and Shannon Collection. Bequeathed by Charles Shannon, 1937
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1937) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood
Support composed of paper ( light brown, laid down)
Drawing (image-making) : Black chalk, heightened with white chalk, on light brown paper (squared for transfer), laid down
Accession number: 1977
Primary reference Number: 7061
Lugt: 2094
Lugt: 598a
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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