Happy Provenance Day! Provenance is the record of ownership of an object. It helps us have a deeper understanding of an artwork—who was interested in it, who bought it, how much it cost, where it went on display, and all the people, time periods, and places that can be connected by one object. Sometimes this information is recorded on the backs of paintings. Swipe to reveal. The back of this painting contains labels tracking its movement between exhibitions and art dealers. This artwork’s home was at Downton Castle in England for much of the 19th and 20th centuries, passed down among family members, before it was acquired by Getty in 1962. Can you spot Getty’s logo? . . . 🏷️: #Provenanceday #Provenance #Rembrandt #Paintings #backside #lookcloser #artistsoninstagram #portrait