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Cornelis Claesz Anslo
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Cornelis Anslo was a cloth merchant and preacher in Amsterdam. Rembrandt may have met him through Saskia’s cousin, Hendrick Uylenburgh, who was a member of Anslo’s congregation. Here he gestures with his left hand, as though speaking, which naturally refers to his function as a pastor. Rembrandt detailed his hat and clothing with utmost precision.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineCornelis Claesz Anslo. 1641. Rembrandt van Rijn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
