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A scene of three men hanging from crosses with a crowd gathered underneath.　

Beams of light emanate from top, casting light on Christ in the center on a cross and a second cross in three-quarter view on left. Deep shadow almost hides a third cross on right. A few men sit on horseback below on left, one solider holds up a sword, the other wears robes and a tall turban-like hat holding up a spear. Another man behind them controls a horse with its front legs up. There’s a crowd of people in the shadows on right. The print is rendered in dramatic contrast of lights and darks, strong etched lines provide texture.

Identification and Creation

Object Number
G3240
People
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, Dutch (Leiden 1606 - 1669 Amsterdam)
Title
Christ Crucified between the Two Thieves
Other Titles
Alternate Title: The Three Crosses
Classification
Prints
Work Type
print
Date
1653
Places
Creation Place: Europe, Netherlands
Culture
Dutch
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/279352

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Drypoint on off-white antique laid paper
Technique
Drypoint
Dimensions
sheet: 37.5 x 44 cm (14 3/4 x 17 5/16 in.)
Inscriptions and Marks
  • collector's mark: verso, black stamp: Dr. / WA [linked] / Pr. [within a circlular border; Wilhelm August Ackermann (Lugt 791)]
  • inscription: verso, various graphite inscriptions: 78 [written over] 78 .. 111 / B 78 / 78
  • collector's mark: verso, faded purple stamp with graphite numbering within: [Gray Collection accession stamp (Lugt 4836)] 3240
  • watermark: There is perhaps a watermark above the right of the cross, although this may be the effect of a mottled disturbance in the inking of the area of the celestial rays.]

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Dr. Wilhelm August Ackermann, Lubeck and Dresden (Lugt 791). Francis Calley Gray, bequest; to William Gray, his nephew, 1856, gift; to Harvard Univeristy, 1857

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

State
iv/v
Standard Reference Number
New Hollstein 274, Bartsch 78, Hind 270, Rovinsky 78

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Fogg Museum, Gift of William Gray from the collection of Francis Calley Gray
Object Number
G3240
Division
European and American Art
Contact
am_europeanamerican@harvard.edu
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