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Bearded man in a velvet cap with a jewel clasp: P.2254-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Bearded man in a velvet cap with a jewel clasp

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

Production date: AD 1637

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 95 mm Width 82 mm
Sheet Height 98 mm Width 85 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt / f.
  • Location: Image upper left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1637.
  • Location: Image upper left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.2254-R
Primary reference Number: 41600
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B313 Only state
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB37-B Only state
Old location number: 38.3.3*
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 11 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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