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Lieven Willemsz Van Coppenol, Writing-Master: the larger plate: AD.20.15-12

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Lieven Willemsz Van Coppenol, Writing-Master: the larger plate

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

1650s
Production date: AD 1658

Note

I/VI. Printed on Japanese paper. Background rubbed over with black chalk.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black chalk
Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of Japanese paper ( Laid down onto mount)
Plate Height 338 mm Width 289 mm
Sheet Height 373 mm Width 298 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching : Background rubbed with black chalk with a texture that looks as though it was rubbed over a textile
Drypoint
Engraving
Drawing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Coppenol
  • Location: Lower centre
  • Method of creation: Graphite

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Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.20.15-12
Primary reference Number: 46750
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B283 I/VI
Biörklund/Barnard: BB58-F I/VI
Old location number: 38.12.1

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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