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Peasant with his hands behind his back: AD.12.40-38

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Peasant with his hands behind his back

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 1631

Note

IV/IV.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 60 mm Width 50 mm
Sheet Height 68 mm Width 58 mm

Techniques used in production

Surface tone
Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: RHL
  • Location: Image upper left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Monogram
  • Text: 1631
  • Location: Image upper left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.40-38
Primary reference Number: 41506
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B135 IV/IV
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB31-M IV/IV
Old location number: 38.2.1b
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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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