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Self-portrait in a cloak with a falling collar: Bust: 23.K.5-21

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Self-portrait in a cloak with a falling collar: Bust

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Reworked after)

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Description

Head and shoulders of the artist frowning slightly with parted lips, wiry hair and moustache, wearing a dark cloak with a falling collar, white cloth showing at the neck. Towards the left, facing front.

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1630 - 1631

Note

IV/V. Coarsely reworked by another hand.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 61 mm Width 53 mm
Sheet Height 61 mm Width 53 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: RHL
  • Location: Image upper left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Monogram
  • Text: 1631
  • Location: Image upper left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 23.K.5-21
Primary reference Number: 40713
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B15 IV/V
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB30-Q IV/V
Old location number: 38.1.20b
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 4 July 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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