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How many paintings did Rembrandt make?
Rembrandt made around 300 paintings over the course of his career. The exact number is unknown because many of his works have been lost or stolen. In addition to painting, the Dutch artist produced around 300 etchings and 2,000 drawings. Shop a collection of Rembrandt van Rijn art on 1stDibs.
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17th century etching Rembrandt landscape house trees field sky cow
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This piece is from a collection of originally designed etchings with drypoints by Rembrandt. It is printed on Ingres D'arches off-white laid paper. The prints are the sixth and final state Posthumous Impression. Printing plates were made in 1650, this collection was printed in 1998. Rembrandt van Rijn was one of the masters of the landscape genre in his prints and drawings. In his etching, "Landscape with a Cow...
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17th Century Renaissance Landscape Prints

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Etching

17th century etching Rembrandt biblical scene crucifixion figures
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Rembrandt's print 'Christ Crucified Between Two Thieves: an oval plate' is one of the most captivating of the artist's oeuvre. Etched to an oval rather than a rectangular plate and t...
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1640s Dutch School Figurative Prints

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Paper, Etching, Printer's Ink, Drypoint

Jan Uytenbogaert, Preacher of the Remonstrants by Rembrandt van Rijn
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rembrandt van Rijn 1606-1669 Dutch Jan Uytenbogaert, Preacher of the Remonstrants New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt) 153, state 4/9 Bartsch 279, state 4/6 Printed by Remb...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Paper, Etching

Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook by Rembrandt van Rijn
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in New Orleans, LA
Rembrandt van Rijn 1606-1669 Dutch Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook Etching on paper New Hollstein's 309, second state of II Signed and dated "Rembrandt f. 1658" (upper left) Created from observations of a live model, this work started as a figure study before evolving into a more imaginative setting. It remains ambiguous whether the scene is set indoors, as suggested by the cushion the figure is seated on, or outdoors, indicated by the foliage in the background. The omission of her feet, suggesting they may be dangling in a brook, adds a charming touch to Rembrandt’s imaginative scene. The figure seems unaware of the viewer, presenting a dignified yet sensual demeanor. The son of a miller, Rembrandt van Rijn is believed to have been born in Leiden on July 15, 1606. He studied first at the Latin School and then was enrolled at the University of Leiden at the age of 14. He soon left to study art—first with a local master, Jacob van Swanenburch, and then, in Amsterdam, with Pieter Lastman...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Etching, Paper

Rembrandt van Rijn, Christ crucified between the two thieves: oval plate, 1648
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Torino, IT
Christ crucified between the two thieves: oval plate, 1648 Original Etching. Bibliography: Bartsch, 79; Hind 173; Biörlund, 41-2; White & Boon, B79. (mm. 163x131). Wonderful evidence...
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1640s Old Masters Figurative Prints

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Etching

Rembrandt Etching Framed
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in New York, NY
Original Self-Portrait Etching by Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) Etching on paper 2 ⅛ x 1 ¾ inches unframed (5.4102 x 4.445 cm) 14 ⅛ x 12 ½ inches framed (35.8902 x 31.75 cm) Description: Rembrandt van Rijn is one of the most celebrated Dutch painters of all time, and rose to prominence in the 17th century for his characteristic use of light and contrast to convey emotion and mood. Much of his artistic practice consisted of history paintings, portraits, and self-portraits, with his rich oil paintings...
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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Prints

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Etching

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