Old Man with a Flowing Beard

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1631

In these prints, Rembrandt studies the characteristics of age, always portraying the same full-bearded man. While slight differences can certainly be discerned, Rembrandt’s penchant for depicting his models while they look down, their heads slightly bent, is striking. This pose lends the studies a melancholy air.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1961-1180
  • Dimensionsheight 68 mm x width 66 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Old man with a flowing beard: bust
    • Old Man with a Flowing Beard
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1961-1180

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • mark: Lugt 119
    • monogram and date: ‘RHL 1631’
    • mark: Lugt 2491 bis
    • mark: Lugt 2228
  • Catalogue reference

    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 83-2(2)
    • Bartsch 315-2(2)
    • Hollstein Dutch 315-2(2)

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

  • Dimensions

    height 68 mm x width 66 mm


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

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

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1961

  • Copyright


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