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Print, The Beheading of John the Baptist, ca. 1631

This is a Print. It was attributed to Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn and print maker: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn. It is dated ca. 1631 and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is etching on laid paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Leo Wallerstein. It is credited Gift of Leo Wallerstein.

Its dimensions are

15.8 x 12.4 cm (6 1/4 x 4 7/8 in.)

It is signed

Signed in plate with monogram, lower left: RH

Cite this object as

Print, The Beheading of John the Baptist, ca. 1631; Attributed to Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669); Netherlands; etching on laid paper; 15.8 x 12.4 cm (6 1/4 x 4 7/8 in.); Gift of Leo Wallerstein; 1950-5-12

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