The death of the Virgin

Rembrandt van Rijn (signed by artist), 1639

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1961-926
  • Dimensionsheight 401 mm x width 312 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en droge naald

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Identification

  • Title(s)

    The death of the Virgin

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1961-926

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • collector's mark: Lugt 807
    • collector's mark: Lugt 2228
    • collector's mark: Lugt 33
    • signature and date: ‘Rembrandt f 1639’

  • Catalogue reference

    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 173-4(5)
    • Bartsch 99-3(3)
    • Hollstein Dutch 99-3(3)

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Rembrandt van Rijn (signed by artist)
    • after design by Rembrandt van Rijn
    • printmaker: anonymous

  • Dating

    1639

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets en droge naald

  • Dimensions

    height 401 mm x width 312 mm

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  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Mr and Mrs De Bruijn-van der Leeuw Bequest, Muri, Switzerland

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1961

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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