Woman with the Pear
Ferdinand Bol
1651
Medium
Etching on ivory paper
Dimensions
14.3 × 11.8 cm (5 11/16 × 4 11/16 in.)
Classification
etching
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
42749
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Ferdinand Bol entered Rembrandt's studio when he was about 20 years old, and his work remained closely allied with his master until Bol married into a wealthy family in 1653. He made about 16 etchings that date from 1642 to 1651, which, like this enigmatic print, reflect the influence of Rembrandt's early work.
About the Artist
Ferdinand Bol · 1616–1680
As a very young man, Bol moved to Amsterdam, where he worked under the direction of Rembrandt, with whom he formed a friendship. Comment on works: Religious; History; Portraits