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Rembrandt Etchings

Type Object Region Western Europe Time 1630

Rembrandt etchings are print works created by Rembrandt van Rijn using etching techniques in the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age, peaking in technique …

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  1. c. 1631–1640Amsterdam · AmsterdamIn the 1630s Rembrandt produced etchings prolifically in his Amsterdam studio, exploring drypoint, wiping, and multiple states, with subjects including self-portraits, biblical narratives, and genre scenes, circulated across Europe.
  2. c. 1636–1638Amsterdam · AmsterdamDuring this period he completed large etchings such as Christ Healing the Sick and multiple self-portrait series, creating different tonal states by repeatedly scraping the copper plate, establishing his historical standing as a master etcher.

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