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The Angel departing from the family of Tobias: AD.12.39-68

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Angel departing from the family of Tobias

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

Production date: AD 1641

Note

II/IV.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Red ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 103 mm Width 154 mm
Sheet Height 130 mm Width 180 mm

Techniques used in production

Drypoint
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt f
  • Location: Image lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1641
  • Location: Image lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date
  • Text: 68
  • Location: Upper centre
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.39-68
Primary reference Number: 43940
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B43 II/IV
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB41-G II/IV
Old location number: 38.5.24b
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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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