A Polander with a Stick

Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1631

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-363
  • Dimensionsheight 82 mm x width 43 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • A Polander with a Stick
    • Polander leaning on a stick
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-363

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 240

  • Catalogue reference

    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 76-5(13)
    • Bartsch 141-3(6)
    • Hollstein Dutch 141-3(6)

Creation

  • Creation

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

    c. 1631

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets

  • Dimensions

    height 82 mm x width 43 mm


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