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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn — The Hundred Guilder Print
Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn

The Hundred Guilder Print

"The Hundred Guilder Print" is a large etching created by Rembrandt around 1649, depicting Christ healing the sick surrounded by a crowd of figures seeking salvation and aid. The work demonstrates Rembrandt's masterful command of the etching medium through its intricate use of light, shadow, and varied line work to create dramatic narrative depth and emotional intensity. The print earned its name from its relatively high price during Rembrandt's lifetime, reflecting its significance as one of his most ambitious and technically accomplished prints.

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The Hundred Guilder Print

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Old Master Prints

November 29, 2024

Estimate: $25,000$35,000

Lot 639

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Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, The Hundred Guilder Print

"The Hundred Guilder Print" is a large etching created by Rembrandt around 1649, depicting Christ healing the sick surrounded by a crowd of figures seeking salvation and aid. The work demonstrates Rembrandt's masterful command of the etching medium through its intricate use of light, shadow, and varied line work to create dramatic narrative depth and emotional intensity. The print earned its name from its relatively high price during Rembrandt's lifetime, reflecting its significance as one of his most ambitious and technically accomplished prints.

Medium
The Hundred Guilder Print
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Allegorical composition, Masterwork, Etching, Baroque, Large Format Print, Dutch, Religious Subject Matter, Dramatic Chiaroscuro, Biblical Narrative, 17th Century

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