Medea, or the Marriage of Jason and Creusa

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Dutch, 1606–1669)

1648

Medium/TechniqueEtching and drypoint on Japanese paper

DimensionsPlatemark: 23.9 x 17.8 cm (9 7/16 x 7 in.)
Sheet: 24.4 x 18.7 cm (9 5/8 x 7 3/8 in.)

Credit LineHarvey D. Parker Collection—Harvey Drury Parker Fund

Accession numberP503

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ProvenancePossibly Alfred Morrison (b. 1821- d. 1897; cf. Lugt 144, 151), London and Fonthill. Henry 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.