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The artist drawing from the model ('het beeldt van Pigmalion'): 23.K.5-265

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The artist drawing from the model ('het beeldt van Pigmalion')

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

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Measurements and weight

Height: 227 mm
Width: 173 mm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

17th Century#
Production date: circa AD 1639

Note

Counterproof. Counterproof on felt side of paper.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper ( chainlines vertical (23mm))

Techniques used in production

Drypoint
Counterproof
Engraving
Etching

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Countermark WK in a monogram

  • Type: Watermark

Inscription present: Lugt 932

  • Text: FITZWILLIAM COLLECTION
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: 23.K.5-265
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Black ink
  • Type: Stamp
  • Text: 265
  • Location: Verso
  • Method of creation: Graphite
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: 23.K.5-265
Primary reference Number: 81355
New Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): 176 II/IV
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B192 II/II
Biörklund/Barnard: BB39-2 II/II
Lugt: 932
Ash & Fletcher (Rembrandt watermarks): 26.WK.a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 29 August 2019 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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