A man making water
anonymous; Rembrandt van Rijn
after 1630
Medium
etching
Dimensions
47; 76
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso linksonder, gestempeld: Lugt 240
Art Historical Context
**A Man Making Water** is a diminutive etching (76mm × 47mm) created after 1630, attributed to the circle of the renowned Dutch artist Rembrandt van Rijn, executed anonymously. Rembrandt, a master of the Golden Age, was celebrated for his innovative printmaking, and this work reflects his influence in capturing intimate, everyday moments with remarkable realism. Produced during a period when Rembrandt was establishing himself in Amsterdam, such small-scale etchings were affordable and widely collected, allowing artists to experiment with genre scenes of ordinary life. The etching depicts a ma...