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Abraham Francen
Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1657
Even though he was not exceptionally wealthy, the Amsterdam apothecary Francen was an ardent collector of art, including prints. Rembrandt and Francen must have been good friends: Francen supported him repeatedly when he suffered financial difficulties. Rembrandt here portrays Francen in his art room. The warm glow of the interior is due to the Japanese paper on which this impression is printed.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-1962-99
- Dimensionsheight 158 mm x width 204 mm
- Physical characteristicsetching, drypoint and engraving, printed with plate tone on Japanese paper