The Blind Fiddler

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1631

Initially, Rembrandt was fascinated above all by pathetic wretches compelled to beg for alms. Later, he also developed an interest in other colourful city folk, which he usually depicted in the same minuscule format. In these six etchings, he portrayed a quack in outmoded clothing, two Polish soldiers, two street musicians (an organ grinder and a fiddler) and a skater.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1962-62
  • Dimensionsheight 78 mm x width 53 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en burijn

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • The Blind Fiddler
    • The blind fiddler
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1962-62

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • monogram and date: ‘RHL 1631’
    • mark: Lugt 2228
  • Catalogue reference

    • Hollstein Dutch 138-2(3)
    • Bartsch 138-2(3)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 77-7(9)

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object)
    • after design by Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Dating

    1631

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets en burijn

  • Dimensions

    height 78 mm x width 53 mm


This work is about

  • Subject


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Mr and Mrs De Bruijn-van der Leeuw Bequest, Muri, Switzerland

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1962

  • Copyright


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