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The Flight into Egypt: A Night Effect
The Flight into Egypt (a night piece)
The Flight into Egypt: A Night Effect
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)
1651
Medium/Technique
Etching, engraving and drypoint
Dimensions
Platemark: 12.7 x 11 cm (5 x 4 5/16 in.)
Sheet: 13.2 x 11.5 cm (5 3/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Sheet: 13.2 x 11.5 cm (5 3/16 x 4 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund
Accession NumberP440
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Catalogue Raisonné
Bartsch 053; Hind 253 iv
ProvenanceHenry F. Sewall (b. 1816 - d. 1896; Lugt 1309), New York; 1897, sold by Sewall to the MFA [see note 1]. (Accession Date: October 21, 1897)
NOTES:
[1] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized and executed in 1897, one year after his death.
NOTES:
[1] Henry F. Sewall offered his collection to the MFA for purchase in 1888. That purchase was finalized and executed in 1897, one year after his death.