Artwork
A Woman weighing Gold
A Woman weighing Gold is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1640 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
A Woman Weighing Gold is a 1640 oil painting by Rembrandt van Rijn, a prominent Dutch artist known for his technical skill and diverse subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a domestic setting, carefully weighing a coin using a small scale. The surrounding objects, including books and coins, reflect the period's interest in everyday life and material culture.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that employs strong contrasts between light and dark, creates a three-dimensional effect, particularly on the woman's face and hands. The artist's attention to detail and manipulation of light give the scene a sense of depth and realism.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection. It is a representative work from Rembrandt's extensive oeuvre, which includes portraits, historical scenes, and landscapes created through various mediums, including painting, printmaking, and drawing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
