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The Return of the Prodigal Son
Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Height: 156 mm
Width: 138 mm
Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library
Production date: AD 1636
Only state. Counterproof.
Support composed of laid paper
Accession number: AD.12.39-55
Primary reference Number: 43890
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B91 Counterproof
Biörklund/Barnard: BB36-D
Old location number: 38.5.14b
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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