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The Monk in the Cornfield
Rembrandt van Rijn, c. 1646
In this highly detailed etching, a monk breaks his vow of celibacy. At the edge of a cornfield, he gives in to one of his pleasures with a woman. Fortunately, the corn is so high that the reaper further back is unaware of what is going on. Rembrandt here subscribes to the then prevailing reputation of the milkmaid – judging from the pitcher – as being licentious.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-1961-1094
- Dimensionsheight 48 mm x width 65 mm
- Physical characteristicsets en droge naald