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The Adoration of the Shepherds: 2867

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Adoration of the Shepherds

Maker(s)

Draughtsman: Veronese (Paolo Caliari) (After)

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Notes

History note: W. Mayor [Lugt 2799]; C.E. Newton Robinson

Measurements and weight

Height: 196 mm
Width: 366 mm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1910) by Newton Robinson, C. E.

Note

A copy after the painting by Veronese and his workshop now in Prague Castle (No. 536-281-251).

School or Style

Italian
Venetian School

Materials used in production

Grey wash
Black chalk

Components of the work

Support composed of paper

Techniques used in production

Drawing (image-making) : Point of the brush, grey wash over black chalk on blue paper

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: J. Bassano da ponte
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Brown ink

Identification numbers

Accession number: 2867
Primary reference Number: 80909
Lugt: 2799

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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