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The Descent from the Cross by torchlight
Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library
17th Century
Production date:
AD 1654
Before the dots (lifetime impression). Printed on felt side of toned paper.
Support
composed of
toned laid paper
( chainlines vertical (24mm))
Plate
Height 210 mm
Width 161 mm
Sheet
Height 220 mm
Width 171 mm
Inscription present: Foolscap with seven-pointed collar
Inscription present: Lugt 2475
Accession number: AD.12.38-17
Primary reference Number: 81228
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 286 i/iv
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B83
Biörklund/Barnard: BB54-G
Lugt: 2475
Ash & Fletcher (Rembrandt watermarks): 20.C.a,b,c
Old location number: 38.7.9
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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