The Great Jewish Bride

Rembrandt van Rijn, 1635

The image depicts a person seated from the waist up, in a slightly angled position towards the left. The individual has prominent facial features with a serene expression, including a broad nose and full lips. They have long, wavy hair cascading down their back, with some framing their face. The person is dressed in a voluminous textured garment, possibly fur-lined, with intricate patterns visible on the sleeves and collar. They hold a partially unrolled scroll in their right hand, while their left hand rests beside them. The background features a dark and detailed setting with a large stone arch or structure contributing to the ambiance.
Artist
Rembrandt van Rijn
Date
1635
Type
Print
Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
22 × 17 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a person seated from the waist up, in a slightly angled position towards the left. The individual has prominent facial features with a serene expression, including a broad nose and full lips. They have long, wavy hair cascading down their back, with some framing their face. The person is dressed in a voluminous textured garment, possibly fur-lined, with intricate patterns visible on the sleeves and collar. They hold a partially unrolled scroll in their right hand, while their left hand rests beside them. The background features a dark and detailed setting with a large stone arch or structure contributing to the ambiance.

Rembrandt van Rijn