The Large Lion Hunt

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1641

Hunting scenes are a popular theme in art. They feature not only in tapestries and paintings, but also in series of prints. Rembrandt, too, was fascinated by them. In these three etchings, he attempts to capture the excitement and chaos of such violent encounters between men and animals. He further intensifies the drama by means of stark contrasts of light and dark.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-200
  • Dimensionsheight 225 mm x width 301 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en droge naald met lichte plaattoon

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • The large lion hunt
    • The Large Lion Hunt
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-200

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • signature and date: ‘Rembrandt f 1641’
    • collector's mark: Lugt 240
  • Catalogue reference

    • Bartsch 114-2(2)
    • Hollstein Dutch 114-2(2)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 187-2(2)

Creation

  • Creation

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

    1641

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets en droge naald met lichte plaattoon

  • Dimensions

    height 225 mm x width 301 mm


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