The first Oriental head

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1635

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1961-1162
  • Dimensionsheight 151 mm x width 124 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en droge naald

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Identification

  • Title(s)

    The first Oriental head

  • Series title(s)

    Hoofden van Oosterlingen, 1 (4)

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1961-1162

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • signature and date: ‘Rembrandt geretuc 1635’
    • mark: Lugt 2228
    • mark: Lugt 699
    • mark: Lugt 240

  • Catalogue reference

    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 149-2(5)
    • Hollstein Dutch 286-2(2)
    • Bartsch 286-2(2)
    • Bartsch 21

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object)
    • after print by Jan Lievens

  • Dating

    1635

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets en droge naald

  • Dimensions

    height 151 mm x width 124 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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