The Death of the Virgin

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1639

At Mary’s request, the apostles, who were preaching the Gospel all over the world, were transported to her deathbed. Rembrandt presents the two events simultaneously in this monumental etching. Unlike the loosely sketched angel in the clouds, the lower part of the composition is worked out very precisely.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1922-643
  • Dimensionsheight 409 mm x width 312 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en droge naald

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • The death of the Virgin
    • The Death of the Virgin
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1922-643

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • collector's mark: Lugt 1250
    • collector's mark: Lugt 308
    • signature and date: ‘Rembrandt f 1639’
  • Catalogue reference

    • Bartsch 99-2(3)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 173-2(5)
    • Hollstein Dutch 99-2(3)

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object)
    • after design by Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Dating

    1639

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets en droge naald

  • Dimensions

    height 409 mm x width 312 mm


This work is about

  • Subject


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    A. van Wezel Bequest, Amsterdam

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1922

  • Copyright


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