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The Descent from the Cross
Printmaker:
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Printmaker:
Vliet, Jan van
Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library
Production date: AD 1633
III/V. Printed on felt side of paper.
Support
composed of
laid paper
( heavy; chainlines horizontal (28mm / 30mm))
Plate
Height 532 mm
Width 412 mm
Sheet
Height 562 mm
Width 433 mm
Inscription present: Strasbourg lily
Inscription present: Lugt 2475
Accession number: AD.20.15-6
Primary reference Number: 81445
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B81 II III/V
Biörklund/Barnard: BB33-C III/V
Lugt: 2475
Ash & Fletcher (Rembrandt watermarks): 36.A.4WR.e
Old location number: 38.12.5
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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