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View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort [recto]

View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort [recto], by Rembrandt van Rijn, ink, 1650
View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort [recto], by Rembrandt van Rijn, ink, 1650

View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort [recto] is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Rembrandt van Rijn. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Inscribed:recto: none
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Marked:recto: Nicolaes Anthoni Flinck (Lugt 959)

About this work

This painting is called View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort. It was made by Rembrandt van Rijn around 1650. The artist used a mix of reed pen, brown ink, and gray-brown wash on laid paper to create it.

This mix of techniques is interesting because it shows how Rembrandt experimented with different materials. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Baroque.

Overview

View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort is a cityscape drawing by Rembrandt van Rijn, dated to around 1650.

Technique & Style

The drawing was executed in a combination of reed pen and brown ink, gray-brown wash, and touches of white on laid paper, showcasing Rembrandt's experimentation with various media.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a scene near the Sint Anthoniespoort, capturing a moment in the landscape of Houtewael.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Rembrandt van Rijn

Artist

Rembrandt van Rijn

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, known mononymously as Rembrandt, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, printmaker, and draughtsman.

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort [recto]?

View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort [recto] was painted by Rembrandt van Rijn in 1650.

Where can I see View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort [recto]?

View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort [recto] is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort [recto]?

View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort [recto] is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort [recto]?

Museum-quality prints of View of Houtewael near the Sint Anthoniespoort [recto] are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.