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The artist drawing from the model ('het beeldt van Pigmalion'): 23.K.5-266

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The artist drawing from the model ('het beeldt van Pigmalion')

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

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Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: circa AD 1639

Note

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 vertical (22mm / 24mm))
Plate Height 232 mm Width 182 mm
Sheet Height 234 mm Width 184 mm

Techniques used in production

Drypoint
Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: similar to Gaudriault 4015

  • Text: Countermark A [without the crossbar] M either side of a quatrefoil, within a cartouche
  • Type: Watermark

Inscription present: Lugt 932

  • Text: FITZWILLIAM COLLECTION
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: 23.K.5-266
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: 266
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: 184
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 23.K.5-266
Primary reference Number: 81353
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 176 II/IV
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B192 II/II
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB39-2 II/II
Lugt: 932
Gaudriault (watermarks): 4015
Old location number: 38.8.28a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 27 June 2022 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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