Owner/Authorized agent: Redwood Library 

Artist: Rembrandt 

Title: Descent from the Cross, 1654          Lab. #: 96.47 

Medium: etching                 Support: medium-weight antique laid paper 

Dimensions: 20.9 x 16.2 cm 

Identifying marks: in plate, lower left: Rembrandt f. 1654  

Watermark: none 

Secondary support/mount: acidic (pH 4.5 measured with Merck ColorpHast test strip) heavy-weight paper 
 
 

8¼" x 6½"

CONDITION:   Mounted all corners verso. Corners are severely creased around and beyond the adhesive. Paper and adhesive residues all corners verso are evidence of previous mounting.  Lower left corner split in rectangular area 12 x 13 mm. Lower right corner is split diagonally.  Heavily discolored overall recto and verso; heavy foxing verso.4. Printing is shiny from rubbing and compression (from album?).

TREATMENT: 

1. Float-washed 3 times in slightly alkaline deionized water (pH 8.0, calcium hydroxide added) to reduce discoloration as far as possible. Exposed to filtered sunlight whilst wet to further reduce discoloration and foxing. Paper and adhesive residues removed whilst wet. 
2. Reattached lower corners with thin Japanese tissue and wheat starch paste. 
3. Humidified, then straightened under light pressure between sheets of smooth mat board and foam. 
4. Japanese paper hinges adhered to upper corners with wheat starch paste. Hinged into 4-ply rag mat. 

Date: 5/16/96