Old Man in a Fur Coat and Tall Hat

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-717
  • Dimensionsheight 36 mm x width 29 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Old Man in a Fur Coat and Tall Hat
    • Sheet of studies of men's head: old man in fur coat and high cap
  • Object type

  • Object number

    RP-P-OB-717

  • Description

    Fragment van versneden plaat.

  • Inscriptions / marks

    collector's mark: Lugt 240

  • Catalogue reference

    • Bartsch 366
    • Bartsch 333-2(7)
    • Hollstein Dutch 333-2(7)
    • New Hollstein Dutch and Flemish (Rembrandt text) 33d-2(8)

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

  • Dimensions

    height 36 mm x width 29 mm


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