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King Balshazzar beholding the Handwriting on the Wall: P.5920-R

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

King Balshazzar beholding the Handwriting on the Wall

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Hudson, Henry
Painter: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (After)

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: Daniell sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], May 1914.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1933) by Charrington, John

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1786

Note

In engraved lettering

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Mezzotint

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.5920-R
Primary reference Number: 167219
Charrington (Rembrandt): 92 II
Alexander (Rembrandt): 92 II
Lugt: 572
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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