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The Descent from the Cross: A sketch: 23.K.5-143

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Descent from the Cross: A sketch

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1642

Note

Only State. Printed on mould side of paper.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper ( chainlines horizontal (23mm))
Plate Height 149 mm Width 116 mm
Sheet Height 152 mm Width 120 mm

Techniques used in production

Drypoint
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt f.
  • Location: Image lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1642
  • Location: Image lower right, following the above
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

Inscription present: Lugt 932

  • Text: FITZWILLIAM COLLECTION
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: 23.K.5-143
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: No 85
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Text: 143
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite

Identification numbers

Accession number: 23.K.5-143
Primary reference Number: 81220
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B82
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB42-C
Lugt: 932
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Friday 19 March 2021 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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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "The Descent from the Cross: A sketch" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/81220 Accessed: 2024-11-23 16:43:37

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