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Christ crucified between the two thieves: oval plate: P.2269-R

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Christ crucified between the two thieves: oval plate

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Entities

Categories

Notes

History note: T. J. Thompson (Lugt 2442)

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1641

Note

I/II. Printed on felt 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 137 mm Width 102 mm

Techniques used in production

Drypoint
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: H
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink

Inscription present: Lugt 2442

  • Text: T.J.T.
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Text: 79
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: 6185
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.2269-R
Primary reference Number: 81187
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B79 I/II
Biörklund/Barnard: BB41-2 I/II
Lugt: 2442
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 12 April 2021 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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