Rembrandt van RijnDutch, 1606–1669De Pers
May one see it?
Unknown
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- Source
- The museum
About the work
Already in the 18th century this print was known as ‘het Persiaantje’ (the little Persian), because the man’s clothing was perceived as having Oriental features. However, it is not genuine Iranian costume. Although Rembrandt lavished attention on rendering the fabrics, it remains an imaginary, pieced together outfit. This is actually a tronie, but then a full-length one.
Rijksmuseum
Particulars
- Accession number
- RP-P-OB-375
In the catalog
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
Meanwhile, in the life of Rembrandt van Rijn
The whole life1625–1631 · Workplace
Leiden
14 January 1628 – 1631
Pupil: Gerrit Dou
1629–1631
Pupil: Isaac de Jouderville
1631–1669 · Workplace
Amsterdam
1634
Marriage to Saskia van Uylenburgh
Rembrandt married Saskia van Uylenburgh, cousin of the art dealer Hendrick van Uylenburgh; the wedding took place in the church of Sint Annaparochie without the artist's relatives. The marriage opened his access to commissions from prosperous burghers.
22 June 1634
Married: Saskia van Uylenburgh
