Artwork
The Hundred Guilder Print
The Hundred Guilder Print is a print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1649 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1942.757
- Credit line
- Bequest of John L. Severance
About this work
Overview
The Hundred Guilder Print is a print by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated to around 1649, and is now held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Jesus Christ surrounded by a diverse crowd, with some kneeling or sitting, while others stand behind. Jesus wears a long robe, with his right hand raised and his left holding a cloth. The scene conveys reverence and contemplation, with a somber atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The print employs chiaroscuro, with a dark and indistinct background that focuses attention on Jesus. Muted colors dominate the palette, and a few figures, including a praying or mourning woman, are prominently featured in the foreground.
Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
