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The Adoration of the Shepherds: With the lamp: 23.K.5-65

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Titles

The Adoration of the Shepherds: With the lamp

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

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Description

Scene in a stable; a group of shepherds to the left looking down at the Christ child on Mary's knee at the centre, Joseph on the right. A lamp burns behind them at the centre, illuminating the scene. A pair of oxen in the stalls at the far right.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount

Dating

1650s
Production date: circa AD 1654

Note

I/II

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of paper
Plate Height 105 mm Width 113 mm
Sheet Height 105 mm Width 113 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt F.
  • Location: Image lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1-6
  • Location: Image, lower centre foreground
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Inscription present: Geometric flower with five petals, each identical in size and shape. Not in Lugt.

  • Location: Image lower righthand corner
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp

Identification numbers

Accession number: 23.K.5-65
Primary reference Number: 79828
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B45 I/II
Biörklund/Barnard: BB54-1 I/II
Old location number: 38.7.1a

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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