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The Card-player
Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1641
This could almost be a snapshot. The man studies his cards closely and selects the one he wants to lay down. The shadow cast behind him is caused by a lamp or candle just outside the picture plane. The fluid, sometimes even chaotic style gives the impression that this copperplate was etched with great speed. Did Rembrandt etch it on the spot?
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-OB-225
- Dimensionsheight 90 mm x width 83 mm
- Physical characteristicsets