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Christ and the Woman of Samaria: An arched print: AD.12.39-63

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Christ and the Woman of Samaria: An arched print

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

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Notes

History note: Prosper Henry Lankrink (Lugt 2090), sold 8 May and following days 1693 or 22 February and following days 1694.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library

Dating

1657 - 1658

Note

III/III. Printed on Japanese paper.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black ink
Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of Japanese paper
Plate Height 124 mm Width 160 mm
Sheet Height 134 mm Width 171 mm

Techniques used in production

Drypoint
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt / f.
  • Location: Image left, on the wall below Christ
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1658.
  • Location: Image left, on the wall below Christ
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

Inscription present: Lugt 2090

  • Text: PHL
  • Location: Lower left
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp

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Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.39-63
Primary reference Number: 44115
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B70 III/III
Biörklund/Barnard: BB57-B III/III
Lugt: 2090
Old location number: 38.7.26b
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 23 May 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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