Artwork
Cornelis Claesz Anslo
Cornelis Claesz Anslo is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1641 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1641 etching by Rembrandt van Rijn depicts Cornelis Claesz Anslo, a bearded man seated in a chair, distinguished by a wide-brimmed hat and luxurious fur-lined coat.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Cornelis Claesz Anslo, is portrayed in a contemplative pose, holding a paper in one hand and resting the other on the chair arm, conveying a sense of quiet introspection.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt employed etching and drypoint techniques. The drypoint added expressive, textured lines, particularly evident in the fur and fabric, which achieve a near three-dimensional quality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1641, specific details about the etching's history and ownership prior to its current location are not provided in the available information.
Context
This work reflects Rembrandt's mastery of capturing character and texture through printmaking, a hallmark of his period's artistic innovations in the Netherlands.
Legacy
As a characteristic example of Rembrandt's portraiture in etching, it contributes to the artist's enduring reputation for expressive and technically adept printmaking.
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.
