Artwork
The Hundred Guilder Print
The Hundred Guilder Print is a print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Hundred Guilder Print is a print by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated to around 1649, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Jesus Christ surrounded by a diverse crowd, with some kneeling or sitting, while others stand behind. Jesus wears a long robe, with his right hand raised and his left holding a cloth. The scene conveys reverence and contemplation, with a somber atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The print employs chiaroscuro, with a dark and indistinct background that focuses attention on Jesus. Muted colors dominate the palette, and a few figures, including a praying or mourning woman, are prominently featured in the foreground.
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.
