Beggar Woman, Leaning on a Stick

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1646

In his early work, Rembrandt revealed an unending fascination with common people. Later, he revisited this subject only incidentally, as in these two prints, which still attest to his mastery. With a few deft lines, he rendered the toddler at the left, who appears to be walking along with his family only because his father holds his hand firmly.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-397
  • Dimensionsheight 80 mm x width 63 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en droge naald

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Beggar woman leaning on a stick
    • Beggar Woman, Leaning on a Stick
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-397

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • signature and date: ‘Rembrandt f. 1646’
    • collector's mark: Lugt 240
  • Catalogue reference

    • Hollstein Dutch 170-1(1)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 229-2(5)
    • Bartsch 170-1(1)

Creation

  • Creation

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

    1646

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets en droge naald

  • Dimensions

    height 80 mm x width 63 mm


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