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The Descent from the Cross: A sketch
Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library
Production date: AD 1642
Only State. Printed on felt side of paper.
Support
composed of
laid paper
( chainlines horizontal (23mm))
Plate
Height 149 mm
Width 116 mm
Sheet
Height 198 mm
Width 150 mm
Inscription present: fragment of foolscap with seven [?] pointed collar
Inscription present: Lugt 2475
Accession number: AD.12.38-34
Primary reference Number: 81221
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B82
Biörklund/Barnard: BB42-C
Lugt: 2475
Ash & Fletcher (Rembrandt watermarks): 20.C.a,b,c
Old location number: 38.5.29
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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