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Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook by Rembrandt van Rijn
Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook by Rembrandt van Rijn
Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook by Rembrandt van Rijn
Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook by Rembrandt van Rijn
Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook by Rembrandt van Rijn
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Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook by Rembrandt van Rijn

  • This highly important etching was created by the revered Dutch Old Master, Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Rembrandt presents a nude woman in a moment of tranquility
  • This etching began as a studio study and evolved into a nature scene with a woman bathing her feet
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Rembrandt van Rijn
1606-1669 | Dutch

Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook

Etching on paper
New Hollstein's 309, second state of II
Signed and dated "Rembrandt f. 1658" (upper left)

Created from observations of a live model, this work started as a figure study before evolving into a more imaginative setting. It remains ambiguous whether the scene is set indoors, as suggested by the cushion the figure is seated on, or. . .
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Rembrandt van Rijn
1606-1669 | Dutch

Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook

Etching on paper
New Hollstein's 309, second state of II
Signed and dated "Rembrandt f. 1658" (upper left)

Created from observations of a live model, this work started as a figure study before evolving into a more imaginative setting. It remains ambiguous whether the scene is set indoors, as suggested by the cushion the figure is seated on, or outdoors, indicated by the foliage in the background. The omission of her feet, suggesting they may be dangling in a brook, adds a charming touch to Rembrandt’s imaginative scene. The figure seems unaware of the viewer, presenting a dignified yet sensual demeanor.

The son of a miller, Rembrandt van Rijn is believed to have been born in Leiden on July 15, 1606. He studied first at the Latin School and then was enrolled at the University of Leiden at the age of 14. He soon left to study art—first with a local master, Jacob van Swanenburch, and then, in Amsterdam, with Pieter Lastman, known for his historical paintings. Rembrandt was an exceptionally gifted student and mastered his art in a mere six months. Now 22 years old, he returned to Leiden and was soon so highly regarded that he was able to take students of his own.

Though known today primarily for his paintings, Rembrandt's fame spread outside the Netherlands thanks to his etchings. He made hundreds of etchings throughout his career from 1626 until 1660, the year he was forced to sell his presses. He created etchings of many subjects, including self-portraits, biblical subjects, saints and allegories, and his work was avidly admired and collected, even during his lifetime.

Versions of this etching reside in numerous museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Cleveland Museum of Art, among many others. 

Plate created circa 1658

Etching: 6" high x 3 1/8" wide (15.24 x 7.94 cm)
Frame: 17 7/8" high x 14" wide x 1 1/4" deep (45.40 x 35.56 x 7.94 cm)

Provenance:
Unknown collection stamp: cross in oval, not in Lugt.
Private collection
M.S. Rau, New Orleans

Literature:
F. W. H. Hollstein Dutch and Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts. vols. 1-64, Amsterdam, 1954–2010, cat. no. B200, p. 97.
F. W. H. Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700, 2008, cat. no. 309, p. 297, ill.
David Maskill, 'Rembrandt van Rijn 1606-69 Netherlands', in William McAloon (ed.), Art at Te Papa(Wellington: Te Papa Press, 2009), p. 33.
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Woman Bathing Her Feet in a Brook by Rembrandt van Rijn
Maker: Rembrandt
Period: Pre-18th Century
Origin: Other Europe
Type: Other Fine Art
Style: Old Masters
Depth: 1.25 in. (3.18 cm)
Width: 14.0 in. (35.56 cm)
Height: 17.88 in. (45.4 cm)
Canvas Width: 3.125 in. (7.94 cm)
Canvas Height: 6.000 in. (15.24 cm)
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