The Angel departing from the family of Tobias: P.2264-R

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper Plate Height 103 mm Width 154 mm
Sheet Height 105 mm Width 156 mm

Techniques used in production

Drypoint Etching

Inscription or legends present

• Text: Rembrandt f
• Location: Image lower left
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Signature

• Text: 1641
• Location: Image lower left
• Method of creation: Printed
• Type: Date

References and bibliographic entries

• Dutch and Flemish etchings engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700 page(s): 21
• Rembrandt's etchings, true and false, a summary catalogue in a distinctive chronological order page(s): 78
• Rembrandt's etchings: reproductions of the whole original etched work
• 'The states of Rembrandt's "Angel departing from the family of Tobias" H.185' page(s): 92, 94, 97

Related exhibitions

• Etchings and drawings by Rembrandt van Ryn (1606-1669). An Exhibition to commemorate the 350th anniversary of his birth.

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.2264-R
Primary reference Number: 43937
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B43 I/IV
Biörklund/Barnard: BB41-G I/IV
Old location number: 38.5.24*
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Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints