The Three Trees, after Rembrandt
Medium
Etching with plate tone; third state of six
Dimensions
plate: 8 1/4 x 11 in. (21 x 28 cm) sheet: 8 7/16 x 11 1/4 in. (21.5 x 28.5 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Bonnie and Manuel Schonhorn, 2011
Accession Number
2011.521.2
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the serene landscape of *The Three Trees, after Rembrandt*, Captain William E. Baillie the dramatic essence of Rembrandt van Rijn's iconic1643 etching. Created in 1758, this print depicts a windswept sky looming over three solitary trees, evoking nature's raw power and solitude. Baillie, a British military officer and skilled engraver, faithfully reproduced the Dutch master's composition as a tribute, demonstrating the enduring appeal of Rembrandt's landscapes in the 18th. Rendered in etching with plate tone—the third state of six—this work showcases innovative printmaking techniques. Etch...
About the Artist
Captain William E. Baillie|Rembrandt (Rembrandt van Rijn) (Irish|Italian) · 1723 |1615 –1810 |1673
Irish, Kilbride, County Carlow 1723–1810 London|Italian, Arenella (Naples) 1615–1673 Rome