Artwork
Peasant Family on the Tramp
Peasant Family on the Tramp is an ink print by the Baroque artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1652 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Peasant Family on the Tramp is an etching by Rembrandt van Rijn, created around 1652.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a weary man with a large hat and staff walking alongside two children, conveying a sense of fatigue and hardship through the figures' worn clothing and bundled appearance.
Technique & Style
The etching technique, which involves scratching lines into a metal plate, allows for varied shading and texture, giving the image a sketchy feel despite being in black and white.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.
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