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The Adoration of the Shepherds: With the lamp
Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Scene in a stable; a group of shepherds to the left looking down at the Christ child on Mary's knee at the centre, Joseph on the right. A lamp burns behind them at the centre, illuminating the scene. A pair of oxen in the stalls at the far right.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount
Production date: circa AD 1654
I/II
Support
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paper
Plate
Height 105 mm
Width 113 mm
Sheet
Height 105 mm
Width 113 mm
Inscription present: Geometric flower with five petals, each identical in size and shape. Not in Lugt.
Accession number: 23.K.5-65
Primary reference Number: 79828
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B45 I/II
Biörklund/Barnard: BB54-1 I/II
Old location number: 38.7.1a
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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