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Three Heads of Women, One Lightly Etched, by Rembrandt, ink, 1637

Three Heads of Women, One Lightly Etched

Rembrandt

1637

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Three Heads of Women, One Lightly Etched is a 1637 ink by Rembrandt, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Rembrandt
When & what style?
1637 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This etching presents three female heads, each rendered with varying degrees of detail. The central figure is the most defined, showcasing a woman with curly hair and a veil, her right hand raised to her forehead. In contrast, the two heads on either side are less detailed, with the one on the left appearing more sketchy and the one on the right featuring a hooded figure. The central figure's facial expression is contemplative, while the other two heads seem more subdued. The overall mood of the etching is one of quiet introspection. For more works like this, explore the Baroque movement.

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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