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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds1634

Not on view
Etching with drypoint, nocturnal scene with radiant heavenly light in upper left, angel with raised arms on cloud, cherubs above, shepherds and scattered livestock below in dark landscape
Artist or Maker
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
Northern Netherlands, 1606-1669
Title
The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds
Place Made
Holland
Date Made
1634
Medium
Etching, engraving, and drypoint
Dimensions
Sheet: 10 1/2 × 8 7/8 in. (26.67 × 22.54 cm) Image: 10 3/8 × 8 5/8 in. (26.35 × 21.91 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of William F. and Bradley I. Elterman in memory of Frances and David Elterman
Accession Number
M.2000.120
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings
Curatorial Notes
New Hollstein 125, state iii/vi
Selected Bibliography
  • Hollstein, F. W. H. Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings, and Woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Amsterdam: M. Hertzberger, 1949.
  • Bartsch, Adam von. The Illustrated Bartsch. New York: Abaris Books, 1978.