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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 Artist's Mother
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Rembrandt Van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)
Title: The Artist's Mother
Year: 1631
Medium: Etching
Paper: Verge paper
Image (plate mark) size: 3.35 x 2.5 inches
Framed size. 22...
Category
Mid-17th Century 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 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...
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1640s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Self Portrait, Drawing at the Window
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Rembrandt Van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)
Title: Self Portrait, Drawing at the Window
Year: 1648
Medium: Etching
Paper: Verge paper
Image (plate mark) size: 6.35 x 5.25 inch...
Category
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Peter and John Healing the Cripple at the Gate... - Etching by Rembrandt - 1659
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in Roma, IT
Etching, excellent proof of II state on IV, before the retouching of the ground and the vault on the right, margin line.
Ref. Bartsch, Hollstein 94; Hind 301; New Hollstein 312; Sto...
Category
1650s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Christ and the Woman of Samaria
By Rembrandt van Rijn
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Rembrandt Van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)
Title: Christ and the Woman of Samaria
Year: 1634
Medium: Etching
Paper: Verge paper
Image (plate mark) size: 4.75 x 4.25 inches
Fr...
Category
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
