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The second oriental head: 23.K.5-380

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The second oriental head

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

Production date: circa AD 1635

Note

Only state.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 148 mm Width 125 mm
Sheet Height 148 mm Width 125 mm

Techniques used in production

Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt geretuckert [some of the letters in the second word are reversed]
  • Location: Image upper right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature

Identification numbers

Accession number: 23.K.5-380
Primary reference Number: 82070
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B287 Only state
Biƶrklund/Barnard: BB35-4 Only state
Old location number: 38.2.26a
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 27 June 2022 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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