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The Presentation in the Temple: Oblong print: AD.12.39-13

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Titles

The Presentation in the Temple: Oblong print

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

1630s
Production date: circa AD 1639

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 213 mm Width 288 mm
Sheet Height 221 mm Width 296 mm

Techniques used in production

Drypoint
Surface tone
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.39-13
Primary reference Number: 46757
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B49 II/III
Biörklund/Barnard: BB40-1 II/III
Old location number: 38.12.11b

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

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

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