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Clement de Jonghe

Dutch, c. 1624 - 1677

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Shown from the waist up, a woman looks at us steadily from behind an oval opening in this vertical portrait, which is painted entirely in tones of sepia and golden brown. The woman’s shoulders and face are angled to our left, but she looks at us with large, dark eyes. She has a narrow face with a slightly bumped nose, high cheekbones, a dimple under her lower lip, and her mouth is closed. Her dark hair is pulled back, and curls fall to her shoulders. The bodice of her dress and the voluminous sleeves glint with highlights, suggesting satin or silk. A sheer cloth covering her chest may be lined with pearls, and bows are tied at her shoulders and over her breastbone. She holds one long-fingered hand up to touch the ribbon at her chest, and she wears a ring on that pinky. She holds a closed book by the spine with her other hand down by her waist. A curtain fills most of the background within the oval opening but is pulled aside to show a church tower to the left. The oval opening appears to be ornamented on our side with carved, chubby babies in the lower corners holding a blank banner, paint palette, brushes, maulstick, and books. At the upper corners are a drawing, drafting tools, globe, lute, and caduceus. The artist signed and dated the painting near the woman’s right elbow, to our left: “Cornelius Ionson Van Ceulen fecit 1657.”
Cornelis Jonson van Ceulen, Anna Maria van Schurman, 1657, oil on panel, Gift of Joseph F. McCrindle, 2002.35.1

Anna Maria van Schurman

Cornelis Jonson van Ceulen · 1657 · oil on panel ·  Accession ID  2002.35.1

This is a drawing of a group gathered around a table draped with a cloth. The image shows a central figure seated at the table, surrounded by three other figures, one on either side and one standing. The figures are depicted with intricate lines and shading that suggest texture in both clothing and facial expressions. Light appears to emanate from the central figure, enhancing their prominence within the composition. The background features draped curtains with lines indicating folds and shadows, while the table is set with objects that appear to be bread and a cup. All figures are dressed in garments typical of a historical or biblical scene. The overall ambiance is suggestive of a gathering or significant event. The intricate crosshatching technique adds depth and contrast throughout the scene, giving a sense of both realism and movement.
Rembrandt van Rijn, Christ at Emmaus: the Larger Plate, 1654, etching, burin and drypoint, Rosenwald Collection, 1946.21.161

Christ at Emmaus: the Larger Plate

Rembrandt van Rijn · 1654 · etching, burin and drypoint ·  Accession ID  1946.21.161