Saint Francis Praying beneath a Tree
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn
(Dutch, 1606–1669)
1657
Medium/TechniqueDrypoint with etching and engraving on Japanese paper
DimensionsPlatemark: 18 x 23.8 cm (7 1/16 x 9 3/8 in.)
Sheet: 18.5 x 24 cm (7 5/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
Sheet: 18.5 x 24 cm (7 5/16 x 9 7/16 in.)
Credit Line1951 Purchase Fund
Accession number51.703
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ProvenanceComte Moritz von Fries (1777-1826, Vienna, cf. Lugt 2903); Baron Jan Gijsbert Verstolk van Soelen (1776-1845, The Hague and Soelen, Lugt 2490); probably included in his third sale, Amsterdam, de Vries, Brondgeest, and Roos, 26 October 1847 (and following days); Weber and van der Kolck, Brussels; Dukes d'Arenberg (Brussels and Nordkirchen, Lugt 567); William H. Schab, New York; from whom purchased by MFA, May 1951.
