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Sheet of studies with the head of the artist, a beggar man, woman and child: AD.12.39-251

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Sheet of studies with the head of the artist, a beggar man, woman and child

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library

Dating

Production date: possibly AD 1651 : The date on the print is barely legible; it has been read as either 1631 or 1651.

Note

Only state.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 112 mm Width 92 mm
Sheet Height 128 mm Width 110 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: RL
  • Location: Image lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Monogram
  • Text: 16[3 or 5]1
  • Location: Image lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.39-251
Primary reference Number: 40790
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B370 Only state
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB38-F Only state
Old location number: 38.1.33
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 4 July 2022 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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