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Abraham Francen, Apothecary, by Rembrandt, 1657

Abraham Francen, Apothecary

Rembrandt

1657

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Abraham Francen, Apothecary is a 1657 by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Rembrandt
When & what style?
1657 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man sitting in a dimly lit room, surrounded by various objects. He is dressed in dark attire and has a long beard, with his right hand resting on a book that lies open on a table in front of him. The room's interior is visible behind him, featuring a window on the right side and a painting on the wall to the left. The man's attire and the objects in the room suggest a sense of quiet contemplation. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and introspection. To learn more about the artistic style and techniques used in this painting, explore the works of Rembrandt van Rijn.

About the artist

Portrait of Rembrandt
Artist

Rembrandt

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (15 July 1606 – 4 October 1669), known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.

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