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The Return of the Prodigal Son: AD.12.39-55

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Return of the Prodigal Son

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Entities

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Measurements and weight

Height: 156 mm
Width: 138 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

1630s
Production date: AD 1636

Note

Only state. Counterproof.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper

Techniques used in production

Counterproof
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt f [reversed]
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1636
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.39-55
Primary reference Number: 43890
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B91 Counterproof
Biörklund/Barnard: BB36-D
Old location number: 38.5.14b

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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