Ragged Peasant with his Hands behind him

Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1630

Rembrandt derived much inspiration from the figures he came across outdoors. However, he did not etch out on the street. He produced his prints indoors, in his workshop. His observations are no less telling for that fact. Both the beggar couple and the poor wretch with the wooden leg seem to be calling out loud, while the peasant in the middle looks on expectantly.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-407
  • Dimensionsheight 91 mm x width 68 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en droge naald

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Ragged peasant with his hands behind him, holding a stick
    • Ragged Peasant with his Hands behind him
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-407

  • Inscriptions / marks

    mark: Lugt 2228 a

  • Catalogue reference

    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 47-8(9)
    • Bartsch 172-5(6)
    • Hollstein Dutch 172-5(6)

Creation

  • Creation

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

    c. 1630

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets en droge naald

  • Dimensions

    height 91 mm x width 68 mm


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