The Sow

Rembrandt van Rijn (mentioned on object), 1643

Rembrandt possibly saw this sow at the Amsterdam pig market. He made a detailed study of the creature and later set it in a narrative context. With rapid lines, he added a butcher preparing for the slaughter, and an excited boy playing with a pig’s bladder. In this, Rembrandt got ahead of himself, for the sow still has her bladder.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-OB-239
  • Dimensionsheight 144 mm x width 184 mm
  • Physical characteristicsets en droge naald

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