Artwork

Figures on the Anthoniesdijk Entering Houtewael [verso]

Figures on the Anthoniesdijk Entering Houtewael [verso], by Rembrandt, ink, 1650
Figures on the Anthoniesdijk Entering Houtewael [verso], by Rembrandt, ink, 1650

Figures on the Anthoniesdijk Entering Houtewael [verso] is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Rembrandt. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

The artist used a reed pen and brown ink on light brown washed laid paper to create it.

This painting is called Figures on the Anthoniesdijk Entering Houtewael.
It was made around 1650 by Rembrandt van Rijn.
The artist used a reed pen and brown ink on light brown washed laid paper to create it.
Rembrandt was a Dutch artist who worked during the Baroque period, which is interesting because this style often featured dramatic lighting and intense emotions.
You can learn more about the Baroque movement.

Overview

Figures on the Anthoniesdijk Entering Houtewael is a drawing created by Rembrandt van Rijn around 1650.

Technique & Style

Executed in reed pen and brown ink on light brown washed laid paper, the work showcases Rembrandt's skill with pen and ink. The Baroque period, during which Rembrandt worked, is characterized by dramatic lighting and intense emotions, elements that are often found in his drawings.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts figures on the Anthoniesdijk entering Houtewael, a scene that reflects Rembrandt's interest in capturing everyday life and landscapes.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Rembrandt

Artist

Rembrandt

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.

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