Rembrandt van RijnDutch, 1606–1669Christus und die Ehebrecherin
Can I see it?
Unknown
Where is “Christus und die Ehebrecherin” now? Collection: Kupferstich-Kabinett Dresden, Dresden. Unknown.
Dresden, Germany
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
In the catalog
Sources
- Kupferstich-Kabinett Dresden
- Image: Kupferstich-Kabinett Dresden — In Copyright
In the life of Rembrandt van Rijn
The whole life1631–1669 · Workplace
Amsterdam
1639–1658 · Residence
Rembrandt House Museum
early 1649
Beginning of His Relationship with Hendrickje Stoffels
In early 1649 Rembrandt grew close to the 23-year-old Hendrickje Stoffels, who had previously served as his maid. Her image appears in many works of his late period.
1654
Birth of His Daughter Cornelia
In 1654 Rembrandt and Hendrickje's daughter Cornelia was born; the parish council censured Hendrickje for "sinful cohabitation" with the artist.
July 1656
Declaration of Insolvency
Under pressure from creditors, Rembrandt declared himself insolvent (cessio bonorum) in July 1656 and voluntarily surrendered his property; by that time he had already transferred the house to his son.
1657–1658
Sale of His Property and Collection
Rembrandt's property and art collection were sold at auction; the detailed inventory listed 363 items — paintings, prints, antique busts, weapons, textiles, and exotic objects.
