The Virgin and Child with the cat and the snake

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1654

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1987-173
  • Dimensionsheight 95 mm x width 143 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets

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Identification

  • Title(s)

    The Virgin and Child with the cat and the snake

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1987-173

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • mark: 2805
    • signature and date: ‘Rembrandt.f.1654’ Lugt
    • mark: Lugt 2228 a

  • Catalogue reference

    • Bartsch 63-2(2)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 278-3(4)
    • Hollstein Dutch 63-2(2)

Creation

  • Creation

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

  • Dating

    1654

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets

  • Dimensions

    height 95 mm x width 143 mm

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  • 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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