Christ Preaching ('La Petite Tombe')

c. 1652
(Dutch, 1606–1669)
Sheet: 15.8 x 21 cm (6 1/4 x 8 1/4 in.); Platemark: 15.5 x 20.7 cm (6 1/8 x 8 1/8 in.)
Catalogue raisonné: Hollstein 67 (XVIII.34); Hinterding et al. 2000 68
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Rembrandt’s prints with biblical subject matter often focus on Christ’s relationships with ordinary people. Here, he depicted Christ preaching in a humble village, with onlookers ranging from distracted children to turbaned merchants. Rembrandt worked more prolifically in etching than any artist before him, using it for about 300 prints. This work demonstrates the draftsman-like, sketchy technique he brought to the medium. In this impression, he allowed ink to remain on the plate’s surface during printing to create the dramatic shadows in the background, producing a contrast to the spiritual glow of light emanating from Christ.
Christ Preaching ('La Petite Tombe')

Christ Preaching ('La Petite Tombe')

c. 1652

Rembrandt van Rijn

(Dutch, 1606–1669)
Netherlands

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