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Christ and the Woman of Samaria: An arched print: 23.K.5-113

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Christ and the Woman of Samaria: An arched print

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

1650s
1657 - 1658

Note

III/III.

School or Style

Dutch

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of laid paper
Plate Height 125 mm Width 160 mm
Sheet Height 137 mm Width 171 mm

Techniques used in production

Drypoint
Surface tone
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Rembrandt / f.
  • Location: Image left, on wall below Christ
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Signature
  • Text: 1658.
  • Location: Image left, on wall below Christ
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Date

Identification numbers

Accession number: 23.K.5-113
Primary reference Number: 82485
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B70 III/III
Biörklund/Barnard: BB57-B III/III
Old location number: 38.7.26a

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

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

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