Reclining Female Nude
1658
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Reclining Female Nude is a 1658 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This print shows a woman lying on her side, her body curved gently like a wave. The lines around her are rough and textured, almost like scratches. The background is dark and shadowy, with no clear details. The artist used a mix of techniques to create different textures—some areas look smooth, while others feel jagged. This was a way to show light and depth without color. Next, look up etching, drypoint, burin to see how artists like Rembrandt made prints like this.
