Rembrandt van Rijn
Christ and the Woman of Samaria
1656
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Rembrandt van Rijn
Christ and the Woman of Samaria
1656
Physical Qualities
Etching and drypoint, Sheet (trimmed within platemark): 125 x 159 mm. (4 15/16 x 6 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1946.112.7832
As documented in New Hollstein, the reworking of the plate in this 4th state is not by the hand of Rembrandt. The changes to the plate are most noticeable in the face of Christ, particularly the nose.
Inscribed: Recto: in image, center left, in plate "Rembrandt / f. 1658."; in image, lower left (on rim of well), in plate "Rembrandt f. 1657" Verso: center in graphite "3e état"; lower left in graphite "7087 / n/os"; lower right in graphite "23"(?); lower right in graphite "20-"
Markings: CM: Baron Carlo (Charles) Marochetti (Lugt 392); Claghorn
