A Brook with a Grotto and a Boat (‘Het spelonkje’)

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1645

The boat in this shadowy grotto is hardly visible. The dark passage contrasts with the surroundings, which are laid down on the plate with a few sketchy lines. This etching seems unfinished; however, it is signed and dated and was frequently printed. It is noteworthy that Rembrandt chose this landscape to showcase his name so prominently.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1962-89
  • Dimensionsheight 127 mm x width 134 mm
  • Physical characteristicsdroge naald

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • A Brook with a Grotto and a Boat (‘Het spelonkje’)
    • A brook with a grotto and a boat
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-1962-89

  • Inscriptions / marks

    signature and date: ‘Rembrandt . 1645’

  • Catalogue reference

    • Hollstein Dutch 231-1(3)
    • Bartsch 231-1(3)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 220-1(2)

Creation

  • Creation

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

    1645

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    droge naald

  • Dimensions

    height 127 mm x width 134 mm


Explanatory note

  • B.231; 1e staat; coll. Astley (reeds cat. Gutekunst al I st.) van 1913 A.Strölin 1926 f. 4.375,-


Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

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

  • Acquisition

    bequest 1962

  • Copyright


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