REMBRANDT VAN RIJN, HARMENSZ

1606 – 1669

“Life etches itself onto our faces as we grow older, showing our violence, excesses or kindnesses.”

Bio

A Dutch master, Rembrandt van Rijn is known for his portraits, religious scenes, and unmatched skill in etching. Born in Leiden, he left university to study painting, drawing early inspiration from Caravaggio and Italian masters. After gaining prominence in his hometown, he moved to Amsterdam in 1631, where he became the leading portraitist of his time and married Saskia van Uylenburgh, who often modeled for his work. Known for dramatic lighting and emotional depth, Rembrandt produced around 600 paintings, 300 etchings, and 1,400 drawings, including many self-portraits. Despite his fame, he faced personal tragedy and financial hardship later in life, but his legacy endures as one of the most innovative and expressive artists in Western art history.

An etching of Rembrandt and his wife Saskia

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Jan Uytenbogaert, Preacher for the Remonstrants

10” x 8”
Original etching printed in black ink on laid paper bearing the “Coat of Arms of Amsterdam” watermark (Ash/Fletcher 1)

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The Tribute Money (Tribut De Cesar)

3” x 4.25”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The Star of the Kings - A Night Piece

3.75” x 5.75”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The Angel Departing from the Family of Tobias

4.25” x 6”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Three Oriental Figures

5.75” x 4.5”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The Card Player (Homme Qui Joue Aux Cartes)

3.5” x 3.5”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The Strolling Musicians (L’Aveugle)

5.5” x 4.75”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn Christ Seated Disputing with the Doctors

3.75” x 5”
Original etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The Rest on the Flight - A Night  Piece

3.75” x 2.5”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Beggar Woman Leaning on a Stick

3.25” x 2.5”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Jacob Caressing Benjamin

4.75” x 3.75”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Christ and the Woman of Samaria - Among Ruins

5” x 4.25”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Christ at Emmaus - The Larger Plate

8.5” x 6.5”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Faust

8.25” x 6.5”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The Artist’s Mother Seated, in Widow’s Dress and Black Gloves

6” x 4.75”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The Triumph of Mordecai

6” x 8.5”
Original etching and drypoint printed in black ink on laid paper a portion of a “Words” watermark (Ash/Fletcher 38)

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Virgin and Child in the Clouds

6” x 4”
Original etching and drypoint printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Woman at a Door Hatch Talking to a Man and Children (’The Schoolmaster’)

3.75” x 2.5”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Old Beggar Woman with a Gourd

4.25” x 2”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Christ Seated Disputing with the Doctors

3.75” x 5.75”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Christ and the Woman of Samaria - An Arched Print

5” x 6.5”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Pharisees in the Temple (Jews in the Synagogue)

3” x 5.25”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The Persian (Vieillard A Grande Barbe)

4.5” x 3.25”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Abraham Francen, Apothecary

6.25” x 8.25”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The Artist’s Mother With Her Hand on Her Chest-Small Bust

3.75” x 2.75”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The Adoration of the Shepherds - with the Lamp

4.125” x 5.125”
Original Etching

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The Goldsmith (Le Petit Orfevre)

3” x 2.25”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Man Drawing from a Cast

3.75” x 2.75”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
The Flight into Egypt - Crossing a Brook

3.75” x 5.75”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Man in a Coat and Fur Cap Leaning Against a Bank

4.5” x 3.25”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Old Bearded Man in a High Fur Cap, with Eyes Closed

4.5” x 4.25”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Bust of a Man Wearing a High Cap, Three-Quarters Right

4” x 3.25”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Pieter Haaringh

4.75” x 4.25”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Jan Uytenbogaert, Preacher of the Remonstrants

6.25” x 8.25”
Etching printed in black ink on laid paper

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