The adoration of the shepherds: a night piece

Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1657

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1962-24
  • Dimensionsheight 149 mm x width 193 mm
  • Physical characteristicsetching, engraving and drypoint, printed on Japanese paper

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Identification

  • Title(s)

    The adoration of the shepherds: a night piece

  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1962-24

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • collector's mark: Lugt 407
    • collector's mark: Lugt 2228
    • collector's mark: Lugt 2133
    • collector's mark: Lugt 2813
    • inscription: ‘C. 23095’
    • inscription: ‘Extremely fine. From the Rechberger (de Vries) collection. Printed on old Japan paper’

  • Catalogue reference

    • Bartsch 46-6(8)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 300-8(11)
    • Hollstein Dutch 46-6(8)

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, engraving and drypoint, printed on Japanese paper

  • Dimensions

    height 149 mm x width 193 mm

This work is about

  • Subject

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Mr and Mrs De Bruijn-van der Leeuw Bequest, Muri, Switzerland

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1962

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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