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Self-portrait in a velvet cap with plume: AD.12.39-225

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Current Location: In storage

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Self-portrait in a velvet cap with plume

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library

Dating

1630s
Production date: AD 1638

Note

Only state.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 135 mm Width 104 mm
Sheet Height 138 mm Width 108 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt. f
  • Location: Image upper left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1638
  • Location: Image upper left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

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Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.39-225
Primary reference Number: 41604
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B20 Only state
Biörklund/Barnard: BB38-B III/III
Old location number: 38.3.6

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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