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The Naming of Saint John the Baptist
Barent Fabritius
probably 1650-5
Artist
Barent Fabritius
Artist dates
1624 - 1673
Full title
The Naming of Saint John the Baptist
Date made
probably 1650-5
Medium and support
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
36.8 x 48 cm
Acquisition credit
Bought, 1891
Inventory number
NG1339
Location in Gallery
Room A Screen 25
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The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
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