Who created "Lezende vrouw"?

Lezende vrouw was created by Willem Drost in 1650 - 1655.

When was "Lezende vrouw" created?

This artwork was created 1650 - 1655.

Is "Lezende vrouw" in the public domain?

Yes, Lezende vrouw is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Lezende vrouw

Willem Drost

1650 - 1655

Medium

etching

Dimensions

67; 77

About this artwork

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Art Historical Context

**Lezende vrouw (Reading Woman)** *Willem Drost, 1650–1655,, 77 × 67 mm* Willem Drost, a talented Dutch artist active during the Golden Age, created *Lezende vrouw* the mid-1650s. This intimate etching depicts a woman absorbed in reading, capturing a quiet moment of contemplation. At just 77 by 67 millimeters, its diminutive scale invites close viewing, much like a personal sketch come to life on paper. Drost trained in Rembrandt's Amsterdam studio, and this work reflects the master's influence in its sensitive handling of light, texture, and human emotion. Etching, Drost's chosen medium h...

About the Artist

Willem Drost · 1633–1659

Dutch, late 17th or early 18th century

Lezende vrouw

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