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The Rest on the Flight into Egypt: A Night Piece (reverse copy)

Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) | Francesco Novelli

late 18th–mid-19th century

Medium

Etching

About Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn)

1606–1669 • Dutch Republic

Noted as one of the most popular and influential artists of his period. His work is characterized by the Baroque interest in dramatic scenes and strong contrasts of light on a dark stage. His works include paintings, etchings, and drawings of subjects including portraits, landscapes, figures, animals, biblical and secular history and mythology.

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