The Three Crosses
drypoint, third state of four, 1653
When you scratch a line in an etching plate, it produces a small raised edge called a ‘burr’. The burr, which gives drypoint lines such a sumptuous velvety look, wears away quickly. As a result, the decorative effect of the technique diminishes and the representation becomes increasingly lighter. Here Rembrandt solved that problem by making areas of shadow darker again with extra lines, for example under the dog in the foreground.
- Artwork typeprint
- Object numberRP-P-OB-617
- Dimensionsheight 387 mm x width 453 mm
- Physical characteristicsdroge naald en burijn
