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Woman bathing with a hat beside her
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Woman bathing with a hat beside her

Rembrandt van Rijn · 1658 · etching; intaglio printmaking technique; drypoint; Japanese paper (handmade paper)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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According to the classicizing rules of art an artist had to pick what was most beautiful in nature and represent it following models from classical or famous masters, such as Raphael. Rembrandt’s idea of what was ‘picturesque’ however was different. This somewhat older woman at the bath in no way adheres to the classical ideal of beauty. Rembrandt portrayed her naturalistically: huddled, with her neck stretched forward, and a man’s hat beside her.

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Credit lineBadende vrouw met een hoed naast zich. 1658. Rembrandt van Rijn. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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