
Rembrandt's Mother with her Hand on her Chest
A delicate etching by Rembrandt depicts an elderly woman, believed to be the artist's mother, rendered with extraordinary sensitivity and detail. The subject's weathered face and hands convey a profound sense of age and quiet contemplation, demonstrating Rembrandt's unparalleled mastery of light and shadow in the intaglio medium. Printed on laid paper bearing the Arms of Amsterdam watermark, this intimate portrait reflects the artist's deep humanistic approach to depicting those closest to him.
- Medium
- Etching, on laid paper with Arms of Amsterdam watermark, with small margins (thread at top).
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
October 17, 2018
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