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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn — The Blindness of Tobit: the Larger Plate
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

The Blindness of Tobit: the Larger Plate

This monumental etching and drypoint from 1651 demonstrates Rembrandt's mastery of printmaking through its dramatic chiaroscuro and complex narrative scene depicting the biblical moment when Tobit loses his sight. The composition is populated with multiple figures and rich architectural details rendered with varied line work, showcasing the artist's technical virtuosity in manipulating both etching and drypoint techniques. The print exemplifies Rembrandt's ability to infuse religious narrative with profound human emotion and intimate domestic drama on an ambitious scale.

Medium
etching and drypoint on thin laid paper

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Old Master Prints

November 29, 2024

Estimate: $3,000$5,000

Lot 644

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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, The Blindness of Tobit: the Larger Plate

This monumental etching and drypoint from 1651 demonstrates Rembrandt's mastery of printmaking through its dramatic chiaroscuro and complex narrative scene depicting the biblical moment when Tobit loses his sight. The composition is populated with multiple figures and rich architectural details rendered with varied line work, showcasing the artist's technical virtuosity in manipulating both etching and drypoint techniques. The print exemplifies Rembrandt's ability to infuse religious narrative with profound human emotion and intimate domestic drama on an ambitious scale.

Medium
etching and drypoint on thin laid paper
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Print, Old Testament, Emotional Intensity, Etching, Baroque, suffering and redemption, Dutch, Dramatic Chiaroscuro, Biblical Narrative, 17th Century

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