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| 1.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Abraham Entertaining the Angels,
1656, etching and drypoint, National Gallery of Art, Washington,
Rosenwald Collection 1943.3.7160 |
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Rembrandt van Rijn, Abraham Entertaining the Angels (recto),
1656, etched copperplate with drypoint, National Gallery of
Art, Washington, Gift of Ladislaus and Beatrix von Hoffman and
Patrons' Permanent Fund 1997.85.1.a |
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Rembrandt van Rijn, Self-Portrait Leaning on a Stone Sill,
1639, etching, National Gallery of Art, Washington, Gift of
Horace Gallatin 1943.3.9117 |
Select one of these images to learn more about Rembrandt's treatment
of the Old Testament story of Abraham, about printmaking techniques,
and about his life. |
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Introduction
Rembrandt
van Rijn brought a powerful intellect and astute psychological insight
to his interpretations of biblical events.
Over
the course of his career Rembrandt made about three hundred etchings.
With many impressions of each image, his prints were seen by artists and
collectors throughout Europe and brought the artist international fame.
 
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