Man at a Desk, Wearing a Cross and Chain

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1641

Standing before a writing desk, this man reflects on what he wishes to pen. He wears a sumptuous 16th-century costume with a costly cloak draped over his right shoulder. His face is executed with great refinement; however his identity is unknown. Rembrandt often portrayed his clients dressed à l’antique.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-504
  • Dimensionsheight 154 mm x width 103 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en droge naald

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Man at a desk wearing a cross and chain
    • Man at a Desk, Wearing a Cross and Chain
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-504

  • Inscriptions / marks

    • signature and date: ‘Rembrandt f 1641’
    • collector's mark: Lugt 240
  • Catalogue reference

    • Hollstein Dutch 261-2(4)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 194-2(5)
    • Bartsch 261-2(4)

Creation

  • Creation

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

    1641

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets en droge naald

  • Dimensions

    height 154 mm x width 103 mm


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