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The Beheading of John the Baptist
Printmaker: Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount
17th Century#
Production date:
AD 1640
II/II. Late impression.
Support
composed of
laid paper
Plate
Height 127 mm
Width 104 mm
Sheet
Height 129 mm
Width 105 mm
Inscription present: Lugt 932
Accession number: 23.K.5-155
Primary reference Number: 86455
Hollstein (Dutch/Flemish): B92 II/II
Biörklund/Barnard: BB40-B II/II
Lugt: 932
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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