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The Shell (Conus Marmoreus): 23.K.5-237

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Shell (Conus Marmoreus)

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1650

Note

II/III.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 96 mm Width 133 mm
Sheet Height 98 mm Width 133 mm

Techniques used in production

Drypoint
Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt. f.
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1650.
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 23.K.5-237
Primary reference Number: 82552
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B159 II/III
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB-50-E II/II
Old location number: 38.9.5
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 23 May 2022 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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