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The rat catcher: AD.12.40-20

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The rat catcher

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

17th Century
Production date: AD 1632

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 140 mm Width 125 mm
Sheet Height 143 mm Width 128 mm

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: RHL
  • Location: Image lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Monogram
  • Text: 1632 [last two numbers reversed]
  • Location: Image lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date
  • Text: 20
  • Location: Upper centre
  • Method of creation: Brown ink
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.40-20
Primary reference Number: 45986
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 111 III/III
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B121 III/III
Biörklund/Barnard: BB32-C III/III
Old location number: 38.8.4b

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 17 July 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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