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The Standard Bearer
Rembrandt van Rijn (signed by artist), 1636
Rembrandt’s ensign proudly poses near a column, the symbol of fortitude, his dagger within reach. Ensigns carried the banner of the civic guard or army. They had to defend this symbol with their life. When Rembrandt painted The Standard Bearer he had just begun working for himself and was experimenting with a loose painting style. Rembrandt took himself as the model: the face behind the walrus moustache is recognizably his own.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-5092
- Dimensionsheight 102.6 cm x width 97.5 cm x depth 3.2 cm x height 118.8 cm x width 96.8 cm
- Physical characteristicsolieverf op doek