Abraham Francen, apothecary

Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1657

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1961-1149
  • Dimensionsheight 158 mm x width 205 mm
  • Physical characteristicsetching, drypoint and engraving, printed with plate tone on Japanese paper

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"Abraham Francen" by Rembrandt van Rijn

Abraham Francen, apothecary

Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1657

Abraham Francen, apothecary

Portrait of Abraham Francen

Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1657

Portrait of Abraham Francen

Abraham Francen, apothecary

Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1657

Abraham Francen, apothecary

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Identification

  • Title(s)

    Abraham Francen, apothecary

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1961-1149

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • mark: Lugt 2228
    • collector's mark: Lugt 2775
    • inscription: ‘abram france’
    • inscription: ‘upright of chair (...) to window’
    • inscription: ‘proof’
    • inscription: ‘Abram France’

  • Catalogue reference

    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 301-3(12)
    • Hollstein Dutch 273-3(10)
    • Bartsch 273-3(10)

Creation

  • Creation

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

  • Dating

    c. 1657

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    etching, drypoint and engraving, printed with plate tone on Japanese paper

  • Dimensions

    height 158 mm x width 205 mm

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  • Person

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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