Rembrandt van RijnDutch, 1606–1669De beugelaar
Can I see it?
Unknown
Where is “De beugelaar” now? Collection: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Unknown.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- Source
- The museum
About the work
The man pushing a ball along is playing ringball. In this game, a ball must be driven through a ring at the end of an alley. In the 17th century it was a popular amusement, and alleys were often located near alehouses and inns. The remaining figures are thus doubtless tavern customers, whom Rembrandt drew exceptionally freely in the etching ground.
Rijksmuseum
Details
- Accession number
- RP-P-OB-214
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
In the life of Rembrandt van Rijn
The whole life1631–1669 · Workplace
Amsterdam
1639–1658 · Residence
Rembrandt House Museum
1648–1652
Pupil: Nicolaes Maes
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.
1654
Daughter born: Cornelia van Rijn
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.
