G7289.4: David and Goliath

Identification and Creation

Object Number

G7289.4

People

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Dutch (Leiden 1606 - 1669 Amsterdam)

Title

David and Goliath

Other Titles

Series/Book Title: Four Subjects for a Spanish Book

Classification

Prints

Work Type

print

Date

1655

Places

Creation Place: Europe, Netherlands

Culture

Dutch

Persistent Link

https://hvrd.art/o/280245

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Etching and drypoint with slight plate tone on tan Japanese paper

Technique

Etching and drypoint

Dimensions

sheet: 10.4 x 7.6 cm (4 1/8 x 3 in.)

Inscriptions and Marks

• Signed: Rembrandt. f. 1655.
• inscription: in plate, l.l.: Rembrandt. f. 1655.
• collector's mark: verso, black stamp: A.F.D. [within oblong border; A. Firmin-Didot (Lugt 119)]
• collector's mark: verso, brown stamp: J. PEOLI. [within palette-shaped border; J. Peoli (Lugt 2020)]
• collector's mark: verso, purple stamp with graphite numbering within: [Gray Collection accession stamp (Lugt 4836)] 7289/4
• inscription: verso, various graphite inscriptions: 4 / F. / [illeg.] / 34. / N. 36.2e

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

State

i/v

Standard Reference Number

New Hollstein 288c, Bartsch 36, Hind 284, Rovinski 36 (4)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gray Collection of Engravings Fund

Object Number

G7289.4

Division

European and American Art

Contact

am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu

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