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Christ appearing to the Apostles: AD.12.39-34

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Christ appearing to the Apostles

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Transferred (1876) by Cambridge University Library

Dating

Production date: AD 1656

Note

Only state. Counterproof. 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 (24mm))
Plate Height 162 mm Width 210 mm
Sheet Height 174 mm Width 219 mm

Techniques used in production

Counterproof
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt f.
  • Location: Image lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1656
  • Location: Image lower centre, following the above
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

Inscription present: Foolscap with five-pointed collar

  • Type: Watermark

Inscription present: Lugt 2475

  • Text: UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: AD.12.39-34
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: 34
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: AD.12.39-34
Primary reference Number: 81247
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B89
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB56-A
Lugt: 2475
Ash & Fletcher (Rembrandt watermarks): 19.J.a
Old location number: 38.6.11b
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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

Citation for print

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Christ appearing to the Apostles" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/81247 Accessed: 2024-11-22 01:24:19

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