The adoration of the shepherds: with the lamp

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), c. 1654

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1987-164
  • Dimensionsheight 105 mm x width 129 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en droge naald

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Identification

  • Title(s)

    The adoration of the shepherds: with the lamp

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1987-164

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • mark: Lugt 2612
    • mark
    • mark: Lugt 2228 a
    • signature: ‘Rembrandt f.’
    • mark: Lugt 1138 c
    • mark: Lugt 2630 a

  • Catalogue reference

    • Hollstein Dutch 45-1(2)
    • Bartsch 45-1(2)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 279-1(3)

Creation

  • Creation

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

  • Dating

    c. 1654

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets en droge naald

  • Dimensions

    height 105 mm x width 129 mm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    J. Wyss Bequest, Hartford

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1987

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Jaarverslag Rijksmuseum 1987, p. 34.

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