The Skater

Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1639

Initially, Rembrandt was fascinated above all by pathetic wretches compelled to beg for alms. Later, he also developed an interest in other colourful city folk, which he usually depicted in the same minuscule format. In these six etchings, he portrayed a quack in outmoded clothing, two Polish soldiers, two street musicians (an organ grinder and a fiddler) and a skater.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-237
  • Dimensionsheight 61 mm x width 59 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en droge naald

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • The Skater
    • The skater
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-237

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 240

  • Catalogue reference

    • Bartsch 156-1(1)
    • Hollstein Dutch 156-1(1)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 179-1(1)

Creation

  • Creation

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

    c. 1639

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets en droge naald

  • Dimensions

    height 61 mm x width 59 mm


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