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Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol: the Smaller Plate, by Rembrandt, ink, 1658

Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol: the Smaller Plate

Rembrandt

1658

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Lieven Willemsz van Coppenol: the Smaller Plate is a 1658 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Rembrandt
When & what style?
1658 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man sitting at a desk, holding a quill pen and writing on a piece of paper. He is dressed in dark clothing and has a serious expression on his face. To his right, another man is standing, looking over his shoulder. The scene is set in a dimly lit room with a window on the left side, allowing natural light to enter. The atmosphere is quiet and contemplative, with the two men focused on their work. This painting is a great example of the work of artist 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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