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Abraham caressing Isaac: 23.K.5-216

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Abraham caressing Isaac

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1637

Note

I/II.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 118 mm Width 89 mm
Sheet Height 119 mm Width 91 mm

Techniques used in production

Surface tone
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt. f
  • Location: Image lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 23.K.5-216
Primary reference Number: 82253
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B33 I/II
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB37-2 I/II
Old location number: 38.5.15a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 23 May 2022 Last processed: Monday 18 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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