Rembrandt van Rijn
The Return of the Prodigal Son, 1636-a late impression
Dutch
Matted, unframed.
A late impression (Hind, 147; Bartsch/Hollstein, 91i/i). Signed and dated …
A prolific painter, draftsman, and etcher, Rembrandt van Rijn is considered the greatest artist of Holland's Golden Age. He worked from direct observation, and despite the evolution of his style over the course of his career, Rembrandt’s compelling descriptions of light, space, atmosphere, modeling, texture, and human affect are the result of intense perceptual study. A prominent portraitist, Rembrandt is most famous for The Night Watch (1642), a monumental painting of militia guards that features Rembrandt’s distinctive use of chiaroscuro.
Dutch
Matted, unframed.
A late impression (Hind, 147; Bartsch/Hollstein, 91i/i). Signed and dated in the plate.
Condition: Margins over 5/8 inches, pencil annotations to margins and verso, soiling/staining to margins.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, …
A prolific painter, draftsman, and etcher, Rembrandt van Rijn is considered the greatest artist of Holland's Golden Age. He worked from direct observation, and despite the evolution of his style over the course of his career, Rembrandt’s compelling descriptions of light, space, atmosphere, modeling, texture, and human affect are the result of intense perceptual study. A prominent portraitist, Rembrandt is most famous for The Night Watch (1642), a monumental painting of militia guards that features Rembrandt’s distinctive use of chiaroscuro.
