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The Ringball-player
Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1654
The man pushing a ball along is playing ringball. In this game, a ball must be driven through a ring at the end of an alley. In the 17th century it was a popular amusement, and alleys were often located near alehouses and inns. The remaining figures are thus doubtless tavern customers, whom Rembrandt drew exceptionally freely in the etching ground.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-OB-214
- Dimensionsheight 95 mm x width 143 mm
- Physical characteristicsets, gedrukt met lichte plaattoon