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Christ appearing to the Apostles: 23.K.5-124

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

Dating

Production date: AD 1656

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 (23/25mm))
Plate Height 162 mm Width 210 mm
Sheet Height 163 mm Width 213 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

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

Inscription present: Foolscap with five-pointed collar

  • Type: Watermark

Inscription present: Lugt 932

  • Text: FITZWILLIAM COLLECTION
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: 23.K.5-124
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: 124
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: 23.K.5-124
Primary reference Number: 81248
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B89
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB56-A
Lugt: 932
Ash & Fletcher (Rembrandt watermarks): 19.J.a
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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/81248 Accessed: 2024-05-09 20:09:50

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