Old man shading his eyes with his hand

Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1639

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1961-1132
  • Dimensionsheight 136 mm x width 114 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en droge naald

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Identification

  • Title(s)

    Old man shading his eyes with his hand

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1961-1132

  • Inscriptions / marks

    mark: Lugt 2228

  • Catalogue reference

    • Bartsch 259-1(1)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 175-1(3)
    • Hollstein Dutch 259-1(1)

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Rembrandt van Rijn
    • after design by Rembrandt van Rijn

  • Dating

    c. 1639

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets en droge naald

  • Dimensions

    height 136 mm x width 114 mm

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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