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Christ crucified between the two thieves: oval plate: AD.12.38-69

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Current Location: In storage

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Christ crucified between the two thieves: oval plate

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

1640s
Production date: circa AD 1641

Note

II/II. Printed on mould side of paper.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper ( chainlines horizontal (25mm))
Plate Height 136 mm Width 100 mm
Sheet Height 160 mm Width 140 mm

Techniques used in production

Drypoint
Etching

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Lugt 2475

  • Text: UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: AD.12.38-69
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: 69
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: 724
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.38-69
Primary reference Number: 81184
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B79 II/II
Biörklund/Barnard: BB41-2 II/II
Lugt: 2475
Old location number: 38.6.4a

Audit data

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

Associated departments & institutions

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

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