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Rembrandt was famous for his work as an artist and printmaker. The Dutch artist helped to redefine painting during the 17th century with his works that depicted historical and religious subjects in an emotional, dynamic fashion under dramatic lighting. Some of his best-known works include The Night Watch, The Return of the Prodigal Son, Danaë, The Storm on the Sea of Galilee and The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of fine art.
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The Golf Player Etching, Dutch School, Signed, Circa 1650-1659, Framed
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Framed 18.5 x 20.5 in
Etching on Ingres D'arches off-white laid paper, signed and dated Third and final state Posthumous Impression, 1998
Category
1650s Dutch School Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
The Raising of Lazarus Etching, Dutch School, Circa 1632, Framed
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Etching on Ingres D'arches off-white laid paper, with burin, signed Tenth and final state Posthumous Impression, 1998
14.25 x 10 in (36.2 x 25.4 cm)
Framed 25.13 x 32 in
The Raising...
Category
1630s Dutch School Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
The Archangel Raphael Leaving Tobias' Family - Etching by Rembrandt - 1641
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Roma, IT
The Archangel Raphael Leaving Tobias' Family is an etching by Rembrandt executed in 1641. This etching is a proof of the 3rd state (of 4) before of the diagonals on the ground at the...
Category
1640s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Bust of a Man Wearing a High Cap, The Artist's Father
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Rembrandt Van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)
Title: Bust of a Man Wearing a High Cap, The Artist's Father
Year: 1630
Medium: Etching
Paper: Verge paper
Image (plate mark) size: ...
Category
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
The Card Player Etching, Dutch School, Signed, Circa 1640, Framed
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Etching on Ingres D'arches off-white laid paper, signed and dated Fourth and final state Posthumous Impression, 1998
3.5 x 3.12 in (8.89 x 7.92 cm)
Framed 17.88 x 17.63 in
Category
1640s Dutch School Portrait Prints
Materials
Etching
The Bathers ("De Zwemmertjes")
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in New York, NY
Etching and drypoint on laid paper, 1651. New Hollstein's third, and final, state.
Full sheet size 5.38 x6.5 inches. Frame size 14.25 x 16.75 inches.
Catalogue raisonné references...
Category
1650s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching
