Artwork
Ephraim Bonus
Ephraim Bonus is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1647 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Ephraim Bonus is a print created by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1647 using a combination of etching, drypoint, and burin techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated man, Ephraim Bonus, dressed in dark attire with a high collar and thick facial hair, framed by two columns that evoke a stage setting. His stiff posture and clasped hands convey a sense of formality.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt employed a range of techniques to achieve a high level of detail, using sharp lines to render the folds in Bonus's clothing and the shadows on his face, creating a richly textured image.
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.
