Artwork
A Peasant Replying: "that's nothing"
A Peasant Replying: "that's nothing" is a print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1941.652
- Credit line
- Gift of Leonard C. Hanna Jr.
About this work
Overview
A Peasant Replying: "that's nothing" is a print by Rembrandt van Rijn, created around 1634. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a stout peasant with his hands on his hips, wearing a loose shirt and wide-brimmed hat. The phrase "Dat is niet" ("That's nothing") is inscribed at the top, suggesting the peasant is responding dismissively to something or someone.
Technique & Style
Rembrandt employed rapid, expressive lines to convey the peasant's weight and emotional state, capturing a sense of annoyance or disdain. The contrast between light and shadow adds depth to the figure.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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