Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn met schildersmaterialen onder zijn arm geeft oude man hand
Medium
etching
Dimensions
108; 83
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
In this intimate 1823 etching by Dutch artist Johannes Christiaan Bp, we see a fanciful portrayal of the legendary Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, the master of the Dutch Golden Age. Titled *Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn met schildmaterialen onder zijn arm geeft oude man hand*—translating to "Rem Harmensz. van Rijn with painter's materials his arm shakes hand with an old man"—the plate (108 × 83 mm) captures in a moment of camaraderie, his arm laden with brushes and palette as he clasps hands with an elderly figure. Bendorp, active in the early 19th century, channels Romantic-era admiration for 17...