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Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1652

In his early work, Rembrandt revealed an unending fascination with common people. Later, he revisited this subject only incidentally, as in these two prints, which still attest to his mastery. With a few deft lines, he rendered the toddler at the left, who appears to be walking along with his family only because his father holds his hand firmly.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-220
  • Dimensionsheight 113 mm x width 93 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Peasant Family on the Tramp
    • Peasant family on the tramp
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-220

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 240

  • Catalogue reference

    • Bartsch 131-1(2)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 266-1(3)
    • Hollstein Dutch 131-1(2)

Creation

  • Creation

    • printmaker: Rembrandt van Rijn
    • after design by Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Dating

    c. 1652

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets

  • Dimensions

    height 113 mm x width 93 mm


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  • Subject


Acquisition and rights


Documentation

  • S. Stratton, 'Rembrandt's beggars: satire & sympathy', Print Collector's Newsletter 17 (1986), p. 81


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