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The presentation of Christ in the Temple: 2901

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The presentation of Christ in the Temple

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Giaquinto, Corrado (Attributed to)

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Measurements and weight

Height: 380 mm
Width: 294 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1895) by W. Farrer Sale, Cambridge

School or Style

Italian

Materials used in production

Bistre wash
Whitening
Indian ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper ( brown)

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Indian ink, bistre wash, heightened with white on brown paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Cangiaso
  • Location: Right lower corner
  • Method of creation: Ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2901
Primary reference Number: 7716

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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