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The ringball player
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this 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, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineDe beugelaar. 1654. Rembrandt van Rijn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
