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Joseph telling his dreams: AD.12.39-109

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Joseph telling his dreams

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 1638

Note

II/III.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 111 mm Width 83 mm
Sheet Height 124 mm Width 96 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrant f
  • Location: Image lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1638
  • Location: Image lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.39-109
Primary reference Number: 43908
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B37 II/III
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB38-E II/III
Old location number: 38.5.17a
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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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