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The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes

Giacomo Cavedone, 1611–1614

This drawing is one of a series of religious themes in the same technique and of similar sizes traditionally titled 'Christ blessing the little children'. The subject is in fact the much rarer one as told in John VI, 5-14 - the Miracle of the loaves and fishes.

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Title of artwork, date

The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes, 1611–1614

Date supported

1992

Medium and material

Chalk, pen, ink, wash, white & yellow oil

Dimensions

37 x 24 cm

Grant

3500

Total cost

35000

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