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The Holy Family by Rembrandt van Rijn
- This stunning etching is the original work of Dutch Old Master Rembrandt van Rijn
- Rembrandt was known for both his paintings and his etchings throughout his life
- The Holy Family depicts an intimate scene of a young Holy Family at home
- Another example is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art
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1606-1669 | Dutch
The Holy Family
Etching on paper
New Hollstein 114, state 1/1
Signed "RHL" (lower right)
A strikingly intimate and masterful etching by the legendary Rembrandt van Rijn, The Holy Family depicts an infant Jesus suckling his mother while a contemplative Joseph reads behind them. This exceptional and expressive composition reflects the Dutch master’s extraordinary talent for creating tender family scenes with technical precision.
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1606-1669 | Dutch
The Holy Family
Etching on paper
New Hollstein 114, state 1/1
Signed "RHL" (lower right)
A strikingly intimate and masterful etching by the legendary Rembrandt van Rijn, The Holy Family depicts an infant Jesus suckling his mother while a contemplative Joseph reads behind them. This exceptional and expressive composition reflects the Dutch master’s extraordinary talent for creating tender family scenes with technical precision.
The exhaustion of a new mother is visible on Mary’s face as she holds Jesus to her chest, her slipper lazily kicked off her foot and her reverent gaze fixed squarely in front of her. The modestly decorated interior reflects Rembrandt’s fascination with everyday life, depicting the Holy Family as a regular domestic environment rather than a monumentalized setting.
Each line in The Holy Family reflects Rembrandt’s technical genius, demonstrating the medium’s remarkable capacity for expressive modeling and dramatic shadows. The resulting interplay of light, emotion and atmosphere is quintessentially Rembrandt and reveals the enduring sophistication of the Dutch etching tradition.
Rembrandt van Rijn remains the most celebrated artist of the Dutch Golden Age and one of history's greatest printmakers. His etchings revolutionized the medium through innovative techniques and unprecedented psychological insight, elevating printmaking to the level of his celebrated paintings. Working primarily in Amsterdam, Rembrandt produced approximately 290 etchings throughout his career, each demonstrating his mastery of light, shadow and human emotion. His biblical scenes, in particular, transformed religious narrative into intensely personal human drama, influencing generations of artists who followed. Other examples of this etching are held in the world's most prestigious collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Circa 1632
Etching: 4 3/4“ high x 3 1/2” wide (12.1 x 8.9 cm)
Frame: 20“ high x 16 1/4” wide x 1" deep (50.8 x 41.3 x 2.5 cm)
Provenance:
Private collection, The Netherlands
M.S. Rau, New Orleans
Literature:
Bartsch, Hollstein 62
Hind 95
New Hollstein 114 (this impression cited)
| Maker: | Rembrandt |
| Period: | Pre-18th Century |
| Origin: | Netherlands |
| Type: | Drawings |
| Style: | Old Masters |
| Depth: | 1.0 in. (2.54 cm) |
| Width: | 16.25 in. (41.28 cm) |
| Height: | 20.0 in. (50.8 cm) |
| Canvas Width: | 3.500 in. (8.89 cm) |
| Canvas Height: | 4.750 in. (12.07 cm) |
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