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The Triumph of Mordecai 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 Triumph of Mordecai depicts the Jewish statesman Mordecai honored by the Persian king
- Other impressions are held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago
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Rembrandt van Rijn
1606-1669 | Dutch
The Triumph of Mordecai
Etching on paper
New Hollstein 185, state 3/4
Among the greatest artists in history, Rembrandt van Rijn transformed printmaking into a medium of extraordinary psychological depth, drama and artistic innovation. The Triumph of Mordecai is a compelling example of Rembrandt’s genius as a printmaker, uniting biblical narrative with the powerful chiaroscuro and human insight that define his finest works.
The scene. . .
1606-1669 | Dutch
The Triumph of Mordecai
Etching on paper
New Hollstein 185, state 3/4
Among the greatest artists in history, Rembrandt van Rijn transformed printmaking into a medium of extraordinary psychological depth, drama and artistic innovation. The Triumph of Mordecai is a compelling example of Rembrandt’s genius as a printmaker, uniting biblical narrative with the powerful chiaroscuro and human insight that define his finest works.
The scene. . .
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Rembrandt van Rijn
1606-1669 | Dutch
The Triumph of Mordecai
Etching on paper
New Hollstein 185, state 3/4
Among the greatest artists in history, Rembrandt van Rijn transformed printmaking into a medium of extraordinary psychological depth, drama and artistic innovation. The Triumph of Mordecai is a compelling example of Rembrandt’s genius as a printmaker, uniting biblical narrative with the powerful chiaroscuro and human insight that define his finest works.
The scene depicts the climactic moment from the Book of Esther, in which the Jewish statesman Mordecai is honored by the Persian king. In a dramatic reversal of fate, Haman, who had plotted Mordecai’s death, is forced to lead his rival in a royal procession proclaiming the king’s favor. Rembrandt captures the episode with masterful restraint and theatrical force: Mordecai sits calmly at the center of the composition atop his stately steed, his ceremonial headdress and dignified bearing underscoring the gravity of the moment.
A brilliant demonstration of Rembrandt’s command of etching, the work reveals his unmatched ability to create atmosphere, movement and spiritual meaning through line alone. Dense crosshatching in the architecture and gathered crowd give the scene dramatic depth, while the open passages of light across the foreground and background lend the composition a luminous vitality.
Rembrandt van Rijn remains the most celebrated artist of the Dutch Golden Age and one of history's greatest printmakers. 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 and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Circa 1641
Etching: 6 3/4“ high x 8 1/8” wide (17.2 x 20.6 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 40
Hind 172 New Hollstein 185
1606-1669 | Dutch
The Triumph of Mordecai
Etching on paper
New Hollstein 185, state 3/4
Among the greatest artists in history, Rembrandt van Rijn transformed printmaking into a medium of extraordinary psychological depth, drama and artistic innovation. The Triumph of Mordecai is a compelling example of Rembrandt’s genius as a printmaker, uniting biblical narrative with the powerful chiaroscuro and human insight that define his finest works.
The scene depicts the climactic moment from the Book of Esther, in which the Jewish statesman Mordecai is honored by the Persian king. In a dramatic reversal of fate, Haman, who had plotted Mordecai’s death, is forced to lead his rival in a royal procession proclaiming the king’s favor. Rembrandt captures the episode with masterful restraint and theatrical force: Mordecai sits calmly at the center of the composition atop his stately steed, his ceremonial headdress and dignified bearing underscoring the gravity of the moment.
A brilliant demonstration of Rembrandt’s command of etching, the work reveals his unmatched ability to create atmosphere, movement and spiritual meaning through line alone. Dense crosshatching in the architecture and gathered crowd give the scene dramatic depth, while the open passages of light across the foreground and background lend the composition a luminous vitality.
Rembrandt van Rijn remains the most celebrated artist of the Dutch Golden Age and one of history's greatest printmakers. 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 and the Art Institute of Chicago.
Circa 1641
Etching: 6 3/4“ high x 8 1/8” wide (17.2 x 20.6 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 40
Hind 172 New Hollstein 185
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Specifications
| Maker: | Rembrandt |
| Period: | Pre-18th Century |
| Origin: | Netherlands |
| Type: | Drawings |
| Style: | Old Masters |
| Depth: | 1.0 in. (2.54 cm) |
| Width: | 20.0 in. (50.8 cm) |
| Height: | 16.25 in. (41.28 cm) |
| Canvas Width: | 8.125 in. (20.64 cm) |
| Canvas Height: | 6.750 in. (17.15 cm) |
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