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Portrait of Abraham Francen
Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1657
Rembrandt portrayed his friend, the apothecary Abraham Francen, in his study. The view of the outside world intruding through the window contrasts with Francen’s concentrated examination of the print or drawing in the quiet solitude of the dark room. The informal mood of the etching is enhanced by Francen’s unbuttoned doublet and the nonchalantly draped curtain.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-1962-98
- Dimensionsheight 158 mm x width 210 mm
- Physical characteristicsetching, drypoint and engraving, printed with plate tone on Japanese paper