Bidspirit auction | REMBRANDT, ”THE ARTIST'S MOTHER”

REMBRANDT, ”THE ARTIST'S MOTHER” - ”The Artist's Mother”, an etching by listed artist, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. This etching measures in the frame, 16.75'' H x 15'' W. It depicts Rembrandt's mother, Neeltgen Willemsdr. van Zuytbroeck, in a hooded cape, with her hands resting on what appears to be a walking stick. Rembrandt frequently used his mother as a model in his early career, both in paintings and prints, often as studies of elderly people known as 'tronies'. This etching, created around 1631, showcases Rembrandt's ability to capture age and expression with limited linework, reflecting a loving intimacy between mother and son.