Christ Disputing with the Doctors

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1652

The theme of Christ and the doctors requires the men visibly to express their astonishment at the unexpected wisdom of a 12-year-old boy. Perhaps this is what attracted Rembrandt to the subject: in any event, he depicted it repeatedly. It is quite conceivable that he wished to work out this hardly completed composition further. However, nothing came of it.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1962-34
  • Dimensionsheight 126 mm x width 214 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en droge naald

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Christ disputing with the Doctors: a sketch
    • Christ Disputing with the Doctors
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1962-34

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • signature and date: ‘Rembrandt.f.1654’
    • collector's mark: Lugt 2228
    • inscription: ‘C. 11945’
  • Catalogue reference

    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 267-1(2)
    • Bartsch 65-1(3)
    • Hollstein Dutch 65-1(3)

Creation

  • Creation

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

    1652

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets en droge naald

  • Dimensions

    height 126 mm x width 214 mm


This work is about

  • Subject


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

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

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1962

  • Copyright


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