Old Bearded Man, with Mouth Half Open

Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1629

Another five small depictions of men’s heads, but this time it is certain that they did not originate as independent prints. Originally, they were all on the same copperplate. After Rembrandt cut up the plate, he completed each print individually. This working method was unusual and characterizes Rembrandt as an artist who often strayed off the beaten path.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-719
  • Dimensionsheight 36 mm x width 28 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets, gedrukt met lichte plaattoon

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Old Bearded Man, with Mouth Half Open
    • Sheet of studies of men's heads: old bearded man nearly in profile to right: mouth half open
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-719

  • Description

    Fragment van versneden plaat.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 240

  • Catalogue reference

    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 33e-2(3)
    • Bartsch 366
    • Bartsch 334-2(3)
    • Hollstein Dutch 334-2(3)

Creation

  • Creation

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

    c. 1629

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    ets, gedrukt met lichte plaattoon

  • Dimensions

    height 36 mm x width 28 mm


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