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Saskia with pearls in her hair: AD.12.39-278

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Saskia with pearls in her hair

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: AD 1634

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 87 mm Width 67 mm
Sheet Height 89 mm Width 68 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt f.
  • Location: Image upper centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1634
  • Location: Image upper centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.39-278
Primary reference Number: 41482
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B347 Only state
Biörklund/Barnard: BB34-C Only state
Old location number: 38.2.13
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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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