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Object Type
print
Museum number
1896,0511.12
Description
The sermon of St John the Baptist, after Rembrandt. 1808 Etching
Producer name
Print made by:
Jean Pierre Norblin de la Gourdaine
After:
Rembrandt
School/style
French
Production date
1808
Materials
paper
Technique
etching
Dimensions
Height:
505 millimetres
Width:
636 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
The misleading inscription has been added at a later date, as the original inscription, described by Hillemacher, reads 'N. f. 1808 d'après Rembrandt'.
Bibliographic references
Hillemacher 1848 / Catalogue des estampes qui composent l'oeuvre de J. P. Norblin
(5)
Le Blanc 1854-89 / Manuel de l'Amateur d'Estampes 1550-1820
(7)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
life of baptist
Associated names
Representation of:
St John the Baptist (Prodromos)
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
O E Janson
Acquisition date
1896
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1896,0511.12