Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
1606-1669
Jan Lutma, The Elder, Goldsmith and Sculptor
1656
Etching, engraving and drypoint on paper.
196 x 150 mm
RvR 382
NHD number
NHD 293, II
Notes
Watermark: None.
A deep window embrasure has been added in the background. The engraved inscription "Joannes Lutma Aurifex Natus Groningae" appears to the right of Lutma's elbow. The signature and date appear in the upper left corner of the window. (Boston 1969, p. 149)
A deep window embrasure has been added in the background. The engraved inscription "Joannes Lutma Aurifex Natus Groningae" appears to the right of Lutma's elbow. The signature and date appear in the upper left corner of the window. (Boston 1969, p. 149)
Inscriptions/Markings
Signed and dated upper center, "Rembrandt f. 1656" (in state II). Inscribed, "Joannes Lutma Aurifex Natus Groningae".
Provenance
Theodore Irwin (1827-1902), Oswego, New York; from whom purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan in 1900.
Associated names
Irwin, Theodore, 1827-1902, former owner.
Morgan, J. Pierpont (John Pierpont), 1837-1913, former owner.
Morgan, J. Pierpont (John Pierpont), 1837-1913, former owner.
Bibliography
Stampfle, Felice et al. Rembrandt, experimental etcher. Boston : Museum of Fine Arts, 1969, p. 149.
Classification
Department
Century prints
School
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