Abraham Francen

c. 1657

Rembrandt van Rijn

Associated Names
Rembrandt van Rijn

Artist, Dutch, 1606 - 1669

The image shows a man seated on the right side. He is positioned in a chair, holding a large sheet of paper or canvas with one hand, while the other hand supports part of it. The man has a thoughtful expression, an elongated face, prominent eyes, and a mustache. He has shoulder-length, slightly wavy hair and wears a detailed, patterned garment with a collar and string ties. In the room, there is a small statue on the table next to an open book, and a skull is visible at the edge of the table. The background features an illuminated painting or religious icon on the wall, and a window on the right side reveals foliage outside. The space is dimly lit, with shadows cast by the objects on the tabletop.

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Bibliography

1923

  • Hind, Arthur M. A Catalogue of Rembrandt's Etchings. London: Methuen and Co. Ltd., 1923.

1969

  • White, Christopher and Karel G. Boon. Rembrandt's Etchings. 2 vols. Amsterdam: Van Gendt & Co., 1969.

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Rembrandt, Erik Hinterding and Jaco Rutgers, authors). Rotterdam: Sound & Vision Interactive, 1996-, no. 301, state xi/xii.

Wikidata ID

Q65364870

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